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be specific

VERB

specify

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cite define determine enumerate establish fix indicate lay out limit mention point out spell out stipulate

STRONG

blueprint condition detail finger individualize instance inventory itemize list make name particularize peg set settle slot specialize tag

WEAK

button down come to the point draw a picture get down to brass tacks get to the point go into detail pin down precise put down put finger on show clearly specificate specificize tab tick off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

confuse destroy neglect unsettle

STRONG

discourage dissuade halt ignore

WEAK

generalize

Example Sentences

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“Now we have the U.S. military involved, using top-line technologies to identify specific people. So that has to set off alarm bells for anyone who is up to no good.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

Each is programmed to identify specific materials as they make their way through the conveyor lines.

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

While the canning process preserved the outer structure of the worms, it destroyed the internal features scientists would need to identify specific species.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

It’s also very hard to take a food-frequency questionnaire and identify specific additives in people’s diets.

From Slate • Sep. 18, 2025

Designs and colors vary with the regions and make it possible to identify specific costumes with specific parts of the country.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Bernier, Donald W.

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