specifically
adverb
spe·cif·i·cal·ly
spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: in a specific manner : in a definite and exact way : with precision
instructed them specifically on how to proceed
the people specifically named in the report
The reasons for the change were not specifically mentioned.
I specifically told her not to bother you.
Knead the bread dough for several minutes, or, more specifically, until it forms a smooth ball.
2
—used to indicate the exact identity, purpose, or use of something
The show is aimed specifically at a female audience.
Specifically, the stores are lowering the height of store shelving, changing out signs, repainting some areas and … putting products next to each other that customers typically buy together.—
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Along those lines, Google's new models build upon its Gemini 2.0 large language model foundation, adding capabilities specifically for robotic applications.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
In his new biography of Barnes, Blake Gopnik foregrounds this democratic ethos, focusing specifically on the philanthropist’s contributions to building racial equality—despite Barnes’s notoriously cantankerous personality and his tendency toward invective and slur.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Louisiana has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, and the program specifically focuses on those most burdened by outstanding debts.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
While there is no law on the books specifically concerning rug-pulling, most successful rug-pull ventures involve fraud, conspiracy, or other criminal acts.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 Mar. 2025
In his new biography of Barnes, Blake Gopnik foregrounds this democratic ethos, focusing specifically on the philanthropist’s contributions to building racial equality—despite Barnes’s notoriously cantankerous personality and his tendency toward invective and slur.
—Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 12 Mar. 2025
Louisiana has one of the highest poverty rates in the country, and the program specifically focuses on those most burdened by outstanding debts.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
While there is no law on the books specifically concerning rug-pulling, most successful rug-pull ventures involve fraud, conspiracy, or other criminal acts.
—Chris Groshong, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specifically. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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