as in specific
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as in defined
to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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as in mentioned
to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specified
Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit.
—Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
No cause of death was specified.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024
Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident.
—Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified).
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Adjective
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The models are also trained to follow instructions more literally, which requires careful and specific prompting but allows for greater control over the output.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, toxic friendships involve specific patterns of unhealthy behavior, according to Zeller.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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The parties and their counsel need to recognize that courts typically don’t understand commercial real estate finance and often don’t care about the nuances of how the parties allocated or defined certain risks.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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As mentioned in the article, members of the Chicago Woman’s Club played a key role in establishing the nation’s first juvenile court in 1899.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos‘ aerospace company Blue Origin doesn’t seem all that close to its stated objective of a world in which millions of people live and work in space.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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The stated goal for GPT-5 will be consolidation, a branding move to unify o-series models and GPT-series models.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.—
Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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In adults, medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms, although most of the current research is on medications that help with PTSD, rather than acute stress disorder.—
Michael MacIntyre,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wiliams cited negative plays — and there were too many on the opening drive — as why the offense cannot begin clicking early.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, there will be other shows — and, in fact, Star Wars is coming off its most successful year in producing TV shows with less explicit, fan-service-y connection to the movies, though The Acolyte was canceled and the future of Skeleton Crew remains in doubt.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been fined $50,000 by the NBA for an explicit verbal exchange with a Los Angeles Lakers fan during Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One bitter irony of the faux-Ghibli meme is that Miyazaki is an avowed hater of A.I. technology.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2025
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An avowed foodie, Favreau learned some impressive knife skills for the role.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
21 Dec. 2024
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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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