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as in to define
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in to mention
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specify
Although Kylie Jenner did not specify an exact amount, the Kylie Cosmetics owner vowed to donate money.
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
However, the palace didn’t specify how much money would be going into the renovations.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
First, include a clause in your lease agreement that mandates renters insurance, specifies clear requirements for coverage limits and proof of insurance, and outlines consequences for non-compliance.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Law's attachment to the film was first reported last spring, though details on who he was set to play was not specified.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
However, the palace didn’t specify how much money would be going into the renovations.
—Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
First, include a clause in your lease agreement that mandates renters insurance, specifies clear requirements for coverage limits and proof of insurance, and outlines consequences for non-compliance.
—Ryan Barone, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Law's attachment to the film was first reported last spring, though details on who he was set to play was not specified.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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This evolution will also depend on advanced GPS/GNSS testing tools that simulate both normal and spoofed GPS signals with high accuracy to define new test parameters.Eric Updyke, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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This production replaces the Orientalist extravaganza that Sonya Frisell directed in 1988 and that came to define the grand-opera experience — dazzling, uplifting, gloriously tacky — for two generations.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Not to mention the fact that an 18-year-old Post Falls High School student fessed up about the harassment, according to the (Spokane) Spokesman-Review.Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Jan. 2025
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Adams during his annual speech on Thursday did not mention universal child care but touted his record — from offering all on-time applicants a 3-K seat by the fall, to slashing child care copays for the city’s lowest-income families from $55 to $5 per week.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025
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That means that if a doctor prescribes a drug that's not on your formulary, it won't be covered by the $2,000 cap, potentially adding to your costs.Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Your provider may also prescribe anti-nausea medication.Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 27 Dec. 2024
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Cuba was included in the blacklist as one of the last policy decisions made by the Trump administration in 2020, citing Cuba’s harboring of Colombian terrorists and Americans fleeing justice.Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Neither federal case went to trial, as Trump was ultimately able to delay both of them until after the election, and Smith dismissed the cases after Trump’s victory, citing the Justice Department’s policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.Alison Durkee, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Fans of the two stars noticed the interaction and took to Reddit to share their thoughts on the shoutout.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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While waiting in line for drinks at the bar alongside his wife, screenwriter Lauren Miller, Rogen noticed Brody and Leighton Meester join the queue.Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent results indicate a turnaround, with positive comparable store sales in FY 2024.Trefis Team, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The latest move, however, indicates Khan’s support waned.Mike Jones, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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First of all, it should be noted: Sweating is healthy.Katharina Fuchs, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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The victim's father himself noted similarities to the Ramsey case.Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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Its range is quoted as greater than 3 miles, with a maximum speed of 25 mph.David Hambling, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Brown died on Sunday, the network said, quoting a statement from his family.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Specify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specify. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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