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Synonyms for

Specified

Adjective / ˈspesʌˌfaɪd / Another word for specified — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

stated explicitly or in detail

Synonyms & similar words

pegdown designate qualify stipulate assign pindown naildown delimitate set intend unspecified setapart destine delimit specialise particularize generalize narrow fix particularise limit narrowdown specify specialize determine designated detailed particular explicit precise defined delimited fixed identified indicated noted set stated assigned determined established limited nominated outlined

Synonyms by register

Formal

designated stipulated articulated defined

Informal

named pointed out called out

Literary

allotted apportioned

Antonyms

unspecified vague general ambiguous broad undefined unclear

Common collocations

  • as specified
  • specifically requested
  • specified by law
  • specified in the contract
  • specified amount
  • specified period
  • specified details
  • specified requirements

Word family

noun specification
verb specify
adjective specific
adverb specifically

Usage note

Often used in legal or technical contexts. Be careful not to confuse with 'specific', which means particular or precise.

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Example sentences

  1. The recipe specified to bake the cookies for 10 minutes.
  2. The test instructions specified to use a pencil.
  3. The construction plans specified the exact measurements.
  4. The coach specified which drills to do at practice.
  5. The job posting specified the required qualifications.

Quotes

  • The contract specified the exact terms of the agreement. - Unknown
  • The recipe specified the exact amount of sugar needed. - Martha Stewart
  • The job posting specified the required qualifications. - Unknown

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