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specify

intermediateB1

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/ · spec-i-fy

to clearly and explicitly state something, especially in detail.

Meanings

verbformal

to clearly and explicitly state something, especially in detail.

کسی چیز کو واضح اور تفصیل سے بیان کرنا۔

خصوصی کرنا

khasoosi karna

Synonyms

definedeterminedetailتعین کرنابیان کرناواضح کرنا

Antonyms

generalizeomitignoreعام کرناچھوڑ دینانظر انداز کرنا

Common Collocations

  • specify the terms
  • specify the details
  • specify the requirements

Example Sentences

Please specify the details of your request.

براہ کرم اپنی درخواست کی تفصیلات واضح کریں۔

Barah-e-karam apni darkhast ki tafseelaat wazeh karen.

Can you specify the deadline for this project?

کیا آپ اس پروجیکٹ کی آخری تاریخ واضح کر سکتے ہیں؟

Kya aap is project ki aakhri tareekh wazeh kar sakte hain?

It is important to specify the terms of the agreement.

معاہدے کی شرائط واضح کرنا ضروری ہے۔

Moahede ki shiraait wazeh karna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

speculate:To speculate means to form a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Word Family

specification
nounتفصیلات
specific
adjectiveخاص

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'specify' as 'saying specifics'.

Imagine pointing out specific details on a map.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "specificare" — to make specific

First known use: 15th century

The word 'specify' comes from Latin 'specificare', which means to determine or make specific. It entered the English language in the late Middle Ages.