Definition of specifies

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • specifies is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 16
  • specifies is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 16
  • specifies is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of specifies


  • decide upon or fix definitely (verb)

    Examples

    1. specify the parameters

    Synonyms

    1. define
    2. determine
    3. fix
    4. limit
    5. set
  • determine the essential quality of (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. define
    2. delimit
    3. delimitate
    4. delineate
  • specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. condition
    2. qualify
    3. stipulate
  • select something or someone for a specific purpose (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. assign
    2. set apart
  • design or destine (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. designate
    2. destine
    3. intend
  • be specific about (verb)

    Examples

    1. Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?

    Synonyms

    1. particularise
    2. particularize
    3. specialise
    4. specialize
  • define clearly (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. nail down
    2. narrow
    3. narrow down
    4. peg down
    5. pin down

See definition of specifies in Merriam Webster