specified

/ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/ (bre, ipa) · [spˈɛsəfˌaɪd] /ˈspes.ə.faɪ/ (ame, ipa)

specified — verb

  • specifiedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • specifieds3rd person singular
  • specifieding-ing form
  • specifiededpast simple

1. to say or write something in an exact way, giving all the necessary details such

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to say or write something in an exact way, giving all the necessary details such as a time, place, or amount, so that there is no doubt about what is meant

例句

The job advertisement did not specify a starting salary, so Hoa asked during the interview.

specify + noun phrase (a starting salary)

The recipe specifies the exact baking temperature, so Camila set the oven to 180 degrees.

同義詞
  • state

    more general; can be brief and imprecise — specify is always exact and detailed

  • indicate

    often less detailed; can mean pointing toward something without giving full details

  • define

    focuses on setting clear boundaries or meaning, not necessarily providing all details

反義詞
  • imply

    to suggest indirectly rather than stating exactly

  • omit

    to leave out, not providing details at all

文法句型

specify + noun phrase

specify + question word (what/where/when/how/which)

specify + that-clause

用法筆記

Frequently used with a question word (what, where, when, how, which) or a that-clause to introduce the details being stated. Common in formal, written, and business contexts — for contracts, instructions, rules, and official documents.

常見錯誤

❌Please specify me the delivery date.
✅Please specify the delivery date.
💡specify is directly followed by the object; do not add an indirect object pronoun.
❌The rules specify we must wear a helmet.' (missing that)
✅The rules specify that we must wear a helmet.
💡in formal writing, the conjunction that is typically included after specify.