more specific

ADJECTIVE

particular, distinguishing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear-cut definite definitive different distinct exact explicit individual limited peculiar precise special specialized unambiguous unequivocal unique

STRONG

characteristic express set sole

WEAK

bull's eye categorical clean-cut cut fine dead on downright drawn fine especial flat out hit nail on head on target outright reserved restricted right on straight-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ambiguous careless common commonplace equivocal fuzzy imprecise inaccurate indefinite indistinct inexact like normal obscure ordinary resembling similar standard uncertain undefined unlimited unreliable usual vague

WEAK

general

Example Sentences

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more specific

To label the rest of the team a 'front six' is perhaps an oversimplification, given the more specific roles certain players have.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

"Our hope is with optogenetics we'll get more specific treatments, so we just affect, for example, movement, which is a primary problem in Parkinson's."

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

For the executives in the room, though, some of the issues are more specific.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026

He said net revenue retention has improved and “is now in the high 90s,” without being more specific.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Olly: more specific please Madeline: 75% cacao butter dark chocolate brown.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon

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