specifies

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪz/ /ˈspɛsəfaɪz/

verb

To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.

Examples :

"The recipe specifies using two cups of flour for the cake. "

verb

To include in a specification.

Examples :

"The school handbook specifies the rules for student behavior. "

technical writing industry

verb

To bring about a specific result.

Examples :

"The recipe specifies exactly two cups of flour for the cake. "

outcome achievement action plan

verb

To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of).

Examples :

"The recipe specifies two cups of flour for the cake. "

language communication

Meanings

Examples :

"The recipe specifies using two cups of flour for the cake. "

Examples :

"The school handbook specifies the rules for student behavior. "

Examples :

"The recipe specifies exactly two cups of flour for the cake. "

Examples :

"The recipe specifies two cups of flour for the cake. "

Related Words

condition noun

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

behavior noun

Human conduct relative to social norms.

school noun

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

handbook noun

A topically organized book of reference on a certain field of knowledge, regardless of size.

detail noun

Something small enough to escape casual notice.

explicitly adverb

In an explicit manner.

specification noun

An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

include noun

A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

recipe noun

A formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions.

student noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

specific noun

A distinguishing attribute or quality.

exactly adverb

(manner) without approximation; precisely.