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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Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
There’s plenty of innovation in the climate arena, with many products and solutions aimed specifically at Florida.
—Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
These liquids are specifically formulated to provide exactly the right amount of nutrients and hydration for an infant.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 5 Apr. 2025
This silky moisturizer is clinically proven to shorten your skin’s adjustment period to retinoids while reducing dryness with a barrier-restoring blend of lipids—specifically ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specifically. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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