SPECIFIES
(verb)Definitions
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)
condition12qualify22stipulate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
contract12undertake14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Decide upon or fix definitely
Example: "Fix the variables"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10determine12fix13limit7set3Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Determine the essential quality of
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
define10delimit10delimitate13delineate10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be specific about
Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particularise17particularize26specialise14specialize23Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dilate7elaborate11enlarge8expand16expatiate18exposit16expound17flesh outlucubrate13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
generalize20Define clearly
Example: "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nail downnarrow9narrow downpeg downpin downHypernyms (Closely Related)
determine12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Design or destine
Example: "She was intended to become the director"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designate11destine8intend7Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plan6Hyponyms (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."
Word Game Points
Is SPECIFIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, specifies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordSPECIFIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is SPECIFIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, specifies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPECIFIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
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