WordReference.com |

Online Language Dictionaries

English Collocations Dictionary | specify

Forums

- See Also:
- - spear
  - special
  - specialist
  - specially
  - specialty
  - specie
  - specific
  - specifically
  - specification
  - specifics
  - specify
  - specimen
  - speck
  - spectacular
  - spectrum
  - speech
  - speechless
  - speed
  - spell
  - spelling
  - spend
- Recent searches:
- View All

specify

,

ⓘ One or more forum threads is an exact match of your searched term

definition | English synonyms | Conjugator | in Spanish | in French | in context | images

Inflections of 'specify' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

specifies: v 3rd person singular

specifying: v pres p

specified: v past

specified: v past p

Collocations for "specify"

Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "specify" in context.

WordReference English Collocations © 2025

specify

v

specify [how, when, where, what] (to)
specify [how] to [do, make, eat, clean]
specify the [time, number, location, type]
[would not, was not able to, could not] specify the [time]
[can you, could you, would you please] specify the [time]
the [time] was (not) specified
specify your [name, address]
the [architect, plans] specified
specified in this [paragraph, section, point]
specified by [law, regulation]

Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

'specify' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

command - contract - minus - precise - request

Forum discussions with the word(s) "specify" in the title:

another/other to specify the type of a thing - English Only forum
assign v. designate v. specify [mathematics] - English Only forum
define , determine . specify one's stand - English Only forum
<Determine> and <specify> - English Only forum
How to specify a time window in present perfect continuous tense? - English Only forum
How to specify the date - English Only forum
I just would like to specify the time. - English Only forum
indicate/specify it in your email - English Only forum
Limit/specify the time - English Only forum
Other (please specify: _____________) - English Only forum
specify - English Only forum
specify and its object - English Only forum
specify for which category - word order - English Only forum
specify <from/at> somebody - English Only forum
specify in terms of - English Only forum
Specify measures - English Only forum
specify the experience - English Only forum
specify the participants? - English Only forum
Specify time - English Only forum
specify week, month and year - English Only forum
specify/state(verb) - English Only forum
The user may specify URL's <number> [= number on list?] (Computer) - English Only forum
To specify - English Only forum
to specify assigning - English Only forum
to specify the genetic code - English Only forum
to specify those who are exempt - English Only forum
using this language to specify those who are exempt - English Only forum
When I specify a group of people, which option is best here? - English Only forum

Visit the English Only Forum.
Help WordReference: Ask in the forums yourself.

Go to Preferences page and choose from different actions for taps or mouse clicks.

In other languages: Spanish | French | Italian | Portuguese | Romanian | German | Dutch | Swedish | Russian | Polish | Czech | Greek | Turkish | Chinese | Japanese | Korean | Arabic

Links: ⚙️Preferences | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Support WR | Forums | Suggestions

Advertisements

Advertisements

Report an inappropriate ad.
WordReference.com WORD OF THE DAY GET THE DAILY EMAIL!

Become a WordReference Supporter to view the site ad-free.