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SPECIFIES

(verb)

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There are 7 meanings of the word Specifies.

Specifies - as a verb

Specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

Example: "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conditionqualifystipulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contractundertake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Decide upon or fix definitely

Example: "Fix the variables"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
definedeterminefixlimitset
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Determine the essential quality of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
definedelimitdelimitatedelineate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be specific about

Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particulariseparticularizespecialisespecialize
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dilateelaborateenlargeexpandexpatiateexpositexpoundflesh outlucubrate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
generalize

Define clearly

Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downnarrownarrow downpeg downpin down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
determine
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Design or destine

Example: "She was intended to become the director"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designatedestineintend
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Select something or someone for a specific purpose

Example: "The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
assign
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The contract specifies a delivery date of June 30th."
"The recipe specifies that you should bake the cake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes."
"The job posting specifies a minimum of five years of experience."
"The building code specifies the maximum height for fences in residential areas."
"The contract specifies the terms and conditions of the agreement."
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Word Game Points

Is SPECIFIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, specifies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPECIFIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is SPECIFIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, specifies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPECIFIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is SPECIFIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, specifies is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPECIFIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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