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specify

verb

ˈspe-sə-ˌfī

Definition of specify

as in to define

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 to mention

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 specify The Road Home‘s backers described Legend’s part as a starring role but did not specify the scope of the character’s place in the story further. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 The statement did not specify a country, and said retailers could still import models the FCC has previously approved. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 July 2026 Any new agreement will have to specify who verifies what, in what order, and what happens when a ship is hit. — Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 30 July 2026 The president did not specify the exact parks where grass will be updated or how long the project would take. — Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for specify

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Unlike ancient Roman baths that relied on standing pools, Ottoman hammam architecture is defined by fresh, continuous flowing water across heated stone slabs (göbek taşı).

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
This season, though, will be defined by the head coach’s offseason evaluation of, well, himself.

— Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of define

Verb

The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Shaw also mentioned conversations about Texas’ new school voucher program, which includes providing pre-K families with public money to access private or homeschool options; however, the program doesn’t go into effect until the 2026-27 school year.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of mention

Verb

Despite 115 million Americans being prediabetic, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are not typically prescribed or covered by insurance, even though 20-30% progress to diabetes.

— Hansa Bhargava, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
The resident had been prescribed two heart medications 20 days before his death, including one, the order said, intended to treat high blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke.

— Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of prescribe

Verb

In February, the FDA initially declined Moderna’s request for review of the new flu vaccine, citing inadequate trials despite previous conflicting feedback within the agency.

— Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
They've also been cited for rodent and pest control violations by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, all issues that have extended to people living in the surrounding area.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of cite

Verb

The company noticed the order, reached out, and built a formal marketing relationship from there.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Meanwhile, the Amica Center for Immigrant Rights, a legal services nonprofit, has been noticing an uptick in ICE arrests at airports around the region.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of notice

Verb

Ironically, the city name Orlando isn’t indicated at all in its airport’s code.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
Points on the frontier represent efficient production, while points inside the frontier indicate underused resources.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of indicate

Verb

Deutsche noted a December 2025 warning from the Bank of International Settlements that a statistical test suggested that the gold market had entered bubble-like territory and that a significant correction could follow.

— Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Alex also noted that Roth was his very first phone call after Eddie’s death.

— Rachel DeSantis, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of note

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Someone else decided which neighborhoods were worth covering, which chefs were worth celebrating, which women were worth quoting.

— Daphne Bryson Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
He’s quoted in the book extensively, but according to the acknowledgements did not consent to an interview.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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