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 inclusion of each specific gear type was chosen based on widespread adoption by hunters in Idaho and neighboring states.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
10 Jan. 2025
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But the Vikings constructed a quarterback room with specific coaches and players to bring out Darnold’s best.—
Alec Lewis,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Perry and Ryan Getzlaf defined Ducks hockey for more than a decade.—
Eric Stephens,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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These women, whose music and identities blur genre and geographic boundaries gave us reason to engage more deeply with a part of the world whose identity has been defined by others for far too long.—
Tariro Mzezewa,
Vogue,
3 Jan. 2025
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Really then, the New Year has already started at Madison Square Garden, for the Knicks if not the hockey team whose name must not be mentioned.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Gere even mentioned the possibility to give his salary back, in case the budget was too tight.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The law also created a 10-day public inspection period during which any voter may file a legal challenge to the stated reasons for the recall, seeking amendments or deletions.—
Susan Shelley,
Orange County Register,
14 Jan. 2025
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The stated holding period is Jan. 22, 2025, to Jan. 31, 2026.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The dosage will depend on the medication prescribed.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
5 Jan. 2025
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The specific side effects depend on the medication prescribed.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
5 Jan. 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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It is frequently cited as a failure of multiculturalism and the impact of mass immigration.—
Adam Shaw,
Fox News,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But the clock has run out on his greater ambition of brokering a historic agreement to normalize diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia that would, in theory, have included a first-ever explicit pathway to a Palestinian state.—
Edward Wong,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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The footage shows Caldwell calling the nearby Packers fans vulgar and sexist names, while taunting the man accompanying her with explicit gestures.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Hezbollah’s military capabilities dwarf those of Hamas, which Israel has been battling for the past six months with the avowed goal of dismantling the movement.—
Shira Rubin,
Washington Post,
18 Apr. 2024
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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