Meaning & use
specify
To state something clearly and precisely, especially as part of a plan, requirement, or instruction.
See it in a sentence
The contract specifies that payment is due within thirty days of delivery.
Please specify your seat preference when you book the flight online.
A note on using this word
Specify is often followed by a that-clause or a noun phrase naming the exact requirement, unlike the vaguer verb mention.
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