Definitions of specify:

  • verb:   determine the essential quality of
  • verb:   decide upon or fix definitely
    Example: "Specify the parameters"
  • verb:   be specific about
    Example: "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
  • verb:   select something or someone for a specific purpose
  • verb:   design or destine
  • verb:   specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement
  • verb:   define clearly