as in specific
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as in defined
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specified
Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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The organization has demanded that the Channel 4 board of directors publish specific proposals to substantiate claims that indies will ultimately benefit from this restructuring.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 May 2025
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The lakes’ specific shade of blue can be attributed to their glaciers; there are 300-plus here, more than anywhere else in the U.S. outside of Alaska.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
21 May 2025
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.—
Jenna Carlesso,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While Minnesota is mentioned in passing in the recent Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown, the story largely takes place from the early 1960s to 1965 as the legendary troubadour rose to prominence on the New York City folk music scene.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Both Kirk Cousins and Joe Flacco have been mentioned quite often.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, it’s reached out to other conservative populists with a stated goal of helping grow a global conservative movement.—
Vanessa Gera,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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But the government will not hit its stated goal of one million deportations a year without taking even more steps to expand the immigration crackdown, said Kathleen Bush-Joseph, an immigration policy expert at the Migration Policy Institute.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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In adults, medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms, although most of the current research is on medications that help with PTSD, rather than acute stress disorder.—
Michael MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
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Gunning has cited Bates as one of her inspirations for her Baby Reindeer performance.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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When confronted by a cop for defacing public property, Samantha lets her in on Richard's explicit transgression and instantly earns a metaphorical get-out-of-jail-free card from her new police officer ally.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 May 2025
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What To Know The tech mogul entered politics last year with the explicit purpose of getting Trump elected for a second term as president, spending more than $75 million in the process.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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One bitter irony of the faux-Ghibli meme is that Miyazaki is an avowed hater of A.I. technology.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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