B2 adjective Neutral

specify

/ˈspes.ɪ.faɪ/

To state or describe something clearly and in detail, or to name a particular item or requirement exactly. It is used to eliminate ambiguity by providing precise information in instructions, contracts, or descriptions.

Beispiele

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1

The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.

The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.

2

The regulations specify that all participants must wear safety gear during the experiment.

The regulations specify that all participants must wear safety gear during the experiment.

3

If you want a coffee, you'd better specify if you want sugar or not.

If you want a coffee, you'd better specify if you want sugar or not.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
specification
Verb
specify
Adverb
specifically
Adjektiv
specific
Verwandt
specificity
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Specific-ify'. To specify something is to make your request specific by giving the exact details.

Schnelles Quiz

The contract does not _______ the exact date when the payment should be made.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: specify

Beispiele

1

The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.

everyday

The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.

2

The regulations specify that all participants must wear safety gear during the experiment.

formal

The regulations specify that all participants must wear safety gear during the experiment.

3

If you want a coffee, you'd better specify if you want sugar or not.

informal

If you want a coffee, you'd better specify if you want sugar or not.

4

The author failed to specify the demographic variables used in the final analysis.

academic

The author failed to specify the demographic variables used in the final analysis.

5

The client did not specify a budget in the initial project proposal.

business

The client did not specify a budget in the initial project proposal.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
specification
Verb
specify
Adverb
specifically
Adjektiv
specific
Verwandt
specificity

Häufige Kollokationen

clearly specify clearly specify
specify a reason specify a reason
unless otherwise specified unless otherwise specified
specify the requirements specify the requirements
specify the time specify the time

Häufige Phrasen

unless otherwise specified

unless otherwise specified

specify in detail

specify in detail

fail to specify

fail to specify

Wird oft verwechselt mit

specify vs specific

'Specify' is the verb (the action of naming details), while 'specific' is the adjective (the quality of being detailed).

specify vs special

'Special' implies uniqueness or importance, whereas 'specify' refers to the act of being precise or explicit.

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Nutzungshinweise

Specify is frequently used in technical, legal, and formal writing to ensure there is no misunderstanding regarding rules or choices. It is often followed by a 'that' clause or a 'wh-' word like 'what', 'how', or 'when'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use the adjective 'specific' in place of the verb 'specify' (e.g., saying 'Please specific the time' instead of 'Please specify the time'). Another mistake is forgetting the 'that' when specify is followed by a full sentence.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'Specific-ify'. To specify something is to make your request specific by giving the exact details.

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Wortherkunft

From the Late Latin 'specificare', which combines 'species' (kind/type) and 'facere' (to make).

Grammatikmuster

specify + something (direct object) specify + that + clause specify + wh- word (e.g., specify how/when/where)

Schnelles Quiz

The contract does not _______ the exact date when the payment should be made.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: specify

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