specifies

VERB

designate; decide definitely

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

be specific 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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In nearly all organisms studied so far, every three letter codon either specifies one particular amino acid or signals the end of a protein.

From Science Daily • Feb. 28, 2026

The trust specifies that he may — or may not — sell, mortgage or alter the designated beneficiaries and any proceeds from its sale must pass to the named beneficiaries.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 10, 2026

But typically only the letter sent to the health care provider specifies a patient’s breast-density level.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Each regime specifies who must disclose what and when.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

She specifies the evening, a Friday, tells him the address, somewhere in Chelsea.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri