specifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of specify
1
as in defines
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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2
as in mentions
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 specifies The gist is that Congress specifies the minimum set of nationwide protections, referred to as a federal floor, while the states then enact stricter requirements, doing so up to some maximum known as a state-level ceiling. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The company uses whatever bricks and mortar a contractor already specifies, meaning regulators see nothing new to approve. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 15 July 2026 The document also specifies that if the quantity of those items does not fit into one 55-gallon plastic bag, a sergeant must weigh in on the next steps. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 As part of the collective bargaining agreement reached in March, the WNBA introduced a no-hate campaign that included a stronger fan code of conduct that specifies punishments for online abuse of players and other inappropriate behaviors. — Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 They are regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which specifies where and how to use them. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 July 2026 The legislation passed by congress that may eventually allow Medicare to cover the test also specifies that Galleri should not replace other screening tests. — Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 22 June 2026 Neither complaint specifies a damages figure. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 If the fuel door or owner’s manual specifies 87 octane, that is what the engine is designed to run on. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
  1. defines
  2. mentions
  3. prescribes
  4. cites
  5. indicates
  6. notices
  7. notes
  8. quotes
Verb
  • Inside is cozy and spacious, and a sizable, dog-friendly patio defines the outdoor space.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Powers Irish Rye features a distinctive rye component, adding a fresh dimension to the Irish whiskey category without sacrificing the accessible character that defines the brand.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of defines
Verb
  • Johnson’s letter mentions the possibility of providing caps to some portions of I-77.
    — DJ Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The sequel webtoon series, THE WITCH OF YERASAH, mentions another main character named Nazar and his connection with the werewolf group.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of mentions
Verb
  • It is limited to oral use, such as oils, tinctures or capsules, depending on what a physician prescribes.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • On the app side, MyCircadian tracks sunrise, sunset, UV index and sun sessions, MorningLux reads ambient lux through the phone sensor, and OIO by Korrus prescribes a morning bright-light window based on an anchor wake time.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026
Definition of prescribes
Verb
  • The state cites hiking, jiu-jitsu and ski passes as examples of activities that were receiving public funding under these programs.
    — Olivia Young, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Vidal’s lawsuit cites statistics showing that police pursuits and crashes rose sharply under the Adams administration.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of cites
Verb
  • Daily Cardio Load indicates how much to push your workouts each day to make progress in training without burning out.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Related Stories First-party data also indicates that 30% of the seasons’ viewership came from phones and tablets, one of Peacock’s biggest mobile audiences ever.
    — Selome Hailu, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of indicates
Verb
  • An environmental services employee notices a hazardous process but doesn't know who has the authority to fix it.
    — Paula Ferrada, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Now three seasons in, De Oliveira notices just how much of Cruz she’s taken in.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of notices
Verb
  • The report notes the area is known by detectives to be a high crime area with multiple stray dogs and wandering drug users.
    — Rafael Escalera Montoto, Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The report notes there are other factors besides deportations contributing to higher prices, including weather and fuel costs.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of notes
Verb
  • One piece of mail from the United Democracy Project quotes comments from Twitch streamer and El-Sayed fan Hasan Piker, such as a dark joke about 9/11, that Third Way tried to use months ago to hurt the progressive.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • Indeed, the report itself quotes Hartig’s 2026 welcome to the museum’s special semiquincentennial exhibit.
    — Marc Stein, Time, 8 July 2026
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