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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Congress determines which departments and agencies will exist and specifies the authority and duties of their principal officers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The move to create the $250 note could also break with a different federal law that specifies the denominations that can be produced.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

TAA specifies lysine, while TAG specifies glutamic acid.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

It specifies that the directive “in no way limits the ability of ICE personnel to make enforcement decisions on a case-by-case basis.”

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

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

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri