Meaning & use
specific
Clearly and precisely defined or identified, rather than general or vague.
See it in a sentence
Please give me a specific date instead of just saying 'sometime soon'.
The recipe lists specific measurements for every single ingredient used.
A note on using this word
'Specific' pairs naturally with 'about', as in 'be specific about', when asking someone for exact details.
Words with a similar meaning
preciseparticular
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