specify

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
  2. verb decide upon or fix definitely
  3. verb determine the essential quality of

Etymology

From Middle English specifien, from Old French specifier, especefier, or directly from Medieval Latin specificō, from specificus (“specific”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

stipulate, qualify, condition

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