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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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Allies said it was unlikely he was given the full report and may only have seen more specific risks thrown up during the process.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

In its fourth-quarter earnings report, Alphabet said YouTube “exceeded $60 billion” in revenue for the year but wasn’t more specific than that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

The fragmentome based index predicted overall survival independently and in some cases proved more specific than traditional inflammatory markers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026

Mark Olsen: Could you be more specific, please?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The initial questions were simple, but even when I was asked more specific ones, my worries faded because the incidents I was asked to recall were as vivid as the day they happened.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter