-ˌfī verb
( -ed/-ing/-es )
Etymology: Middle English specifien, from Old French specifier, from Late Latin specificare, from specificus specific
transitive verb
1.
a. : to mention or name in a specific or explicit manner : tell or state precisely or in detail
specify the uses of a plant
clearly specified the one he meant
the bequest specifies that the recipient must care for the cat
b. : to include as an item in a specification
specifying oak flooring throughout
also : to draw specifications of
2. : to make specific : give a specific character or application to
tensions that specify personal conflicts
intransitive verb
: to speak precisely or in detail : give full particulars
Synonyms: see mention