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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

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more specific

"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

We’ve simply gotten more specific about which problems we would like it to solve.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

Unlike Maresca's more specific solutions, which outline where and when certain actions should be taken, it is often United's players who decide when and where to use what they've been taught.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Where it comes to the more specific question of living witnesses, Aristotle is as ever pragmatic.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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