How Do You Spell SPECIFY?

Pronunciation: [spˈɛsɪfˌa͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "specify" is spelled with the letters s-p-e-c-i-f-y. The first syllable, "spe," is pronounced with the /sp/ consonant cluster, as in "spoon." The second syllable, "ci," is pronounced with a soft /s/ sound and a long /i/ sound, as in "city." The final syllable, "fy," is pronounced with the /f/ consonant sound and a long /i/ sound again. In IPA transcription, it is pronounced as /ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/. To specify something means to state it clearly or in detail.

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SPECIFY Meaning and Definition

  1. Specify (verb):

    1. To state or mention clearly and precisely, providing exact details or information about something or someone.

    Example: The travel agent specified the departure and arrival times for the flight.

    2. To define or determine accurately by mentioning particular features or characteristics.

    Example: The architect specified the materials to be used in the construction of the building.

    3. To designate or identify something explicitly or explicitly state the requirements or conditions.

    Example: The job advertisement specified the qualifications and experience required for the position.

    4. To indicate or make clear a particular time, date, or place for an event or activity.

    Example: The committee scheduled a meeting for next Monday at 2 pm, specifying the conference room as the venue.

    5. In formal language or legal contexts, to make a specific statement or condition, often as a requirement or condition for an agreement or contract.

    Example: The contract specified that the payment should be made in full within 30 days.

    6. To explicitly state or delineate a particular task, action, or goal to be achieved.

    Example: The project manager specified the individual responsibilities of each team member.

    In summary, to "specify" is to provide clear and explicit information, instructions, or details about something or someone. It involves defining particular features, identifying requirements, indicating time or location, or making specific statements.

  2. To mention or name in words; to designate so as to distinguish from every other; to determine by a particular mark or limit.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SPECIFY

The word specify comes from the Latin word specificare, which is a combination of the Latin prefix speci- meaning to look or to see, and the root word facere meaning to make or to do. Therefore, specify originally meant to make or do something clearly visible or observable. The term evolved over time and in the English language, specify came to mean to state or describe something explicitly or in detail.

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Conjugate verb Specify

CONDITIONAL

I would specify
you would specify
he/she/it would specify
we would specify
they would specify

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be specifying
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we would be specifying
they would be specifying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have specify
you would have specify
he/she/it would have specify
we would have specify
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been specifying
you would have been specifying
he/she/it would have been specifying
we would have been specifying
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FUTURE

I will specify
you will specify
he/she/it will specify
we will specify
they will specify

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be specifying
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we will be specifying
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have specified
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been specifying
you will have been specifying
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we will have been specifying
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IMPERATIVE

you specify
we let´s specify

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to specify

PAST

I specified
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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was specifying
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PAST PARTICIPLE

specified

PAST PERFECT

I had specified
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been specifying
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PRESENT

I specify
you specify
he/she/it specifies
we specify
they specify

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am specifying
you are specifying
he/she/it is specifying
we are specifying
they are specifying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

specifying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have specified
you have specified
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we have specified
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been specifying
you have been specifying
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we have been specifying
they have been specifying
I would have specified
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