specify

verb

1. specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

   verb.communication

   Synonyms condition qualify stipulate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. decide upon or fix definitely

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Specify the parameters.

   Synonyms define determine fix limit set

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. determine the essential quality of

   verb.stative

   Synonyms define delimit delimitate delineate

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. be specific about

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?

   Synonyms particularise particularize specialise specialize

   Antonyms generalise generalize

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. define clearly

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms nail down narrow narrow down peg down pin down

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. design or destine

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms designate destine intend

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. select something or someone for a specific purpose

   verb.cognition

   Synonyms assign set apart

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to <i>specify</i> the uses of a plant; to <i>specify</i> articles purchased.

   verb

   Source: webster1913