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specifying

/ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪɪŋ/ /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
The act or process of stating or describing something clearly and exactly.

Examples :

"The architect's careful specifying of materials ensured the building's durability and aesthetic appeal. "
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Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

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

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration architect

architect noun

/ˈɑːkɪtɛkt/ /ˈɑɹkɪtɛkt/

A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

"Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect."

Illustration requirements

requirements noun

/ɹɪˈkwaɪɹmənts/

A necessity or prerequisite; something required or obligatory. Its adpositions are generally of in relation to who or what has given it, on in relation to whom or what it is given to, and for in relation to what is required.

"There was a requirement of the government on citizens for paying taxes."

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration aesthetic

aesthetic noun

/iːs.ˈθe.tɪk/ /ɛs.ˈθɛ.tɪk/

The study of art or beauty.

"The art teacher's lecture on color theory was part of the broader aesthetic curriculum. "

Illustration explicitly

explicitly adverb

/ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/ /ɛkˈsplɪsɪtli/

In an explicit manner.

"The teacher explicitly stated the rules for the school project, leaving no room for misunderstanding. "

Illustration durability

durability noun

/ˌdʊrəˈbɪləti/ /ˌdjʊrəˈbɪləti/

Permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force.

"The durability of the family's old wooden table surprised everyone; it had been used daily for generations and still showed no signs of damage. "

Illustration understands

understands verb

/ˌʌndərˈstændz/ /ˌʌndɚˈstændz/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The student understands the math problem now after the teacher explained it again. "

Illustration describing

describing verb

/dɪˈskraɪbɪŋ/

To represent in words.

"The feeling is difficult to describe, but not unpleasant."

Illustration specification

specification noun

/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

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

"The building's design specification clearly outlines the required materials for the walls. "

Illustration ingredient

ingredient noun

/ɪnˈɡɹiːdi.ənt/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The main ingredient in Grandma's famous chocolate chip cookies is butter. "

Illustration materials

materials noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəlz/ /məˈtɪɹi.əlz/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."