verb
specify
SPESS-ih-fy/ˈspesɪfaɪ/
To state or describe something precisely.
The customer specifies the fabric by pointing to the middle sample.
Etymology
The roots connect making with a particular kind or sort. The verb's earlier meaning, “mention particularly,” makes the connection clear: specifying singles out exactly which thing or detail is meant.
In context
the state biodiversity board issue a preliminary notification this is to specify the boundaries of the biodiversity heritage site
More examples
- Please specify whether you want a single or double room.
- The recipe specifies two teaspoons of salt.
- A delivery date was not specified in the email.
Forms
specify · specifies · specified · specifying
specification noun — a detailed requirement for a product or task
specific adjective — exact and clearly identified or described