specify
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.
예시
3 / 5The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.
The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.
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.
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.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Specific-ify'. To specify something is to make your request specific by giving the exact details.
빠른 퀴즈
The contract does not _______ the exact date when the payment should be made.
정답!
정답은: specify
예시
The recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.
everydayThe recipe didn't specify whether to use salted or unsalted butter.
The regulations specify that all participants must wear safety gear during the experiment.
formalThe regulations specify that all participants must wear safety gear during the experiment.
If you want a coffee, you'd better specify if you want sugar or not.
informalIf you want a coffee, you'd better specify if you want sugar or not.
The author failed to specify the demographic variables used in the final analysis.
academicThe author failed to specify the demographic variables used in the final analysis.
The client did not specify a budget in the initial project proposal.
businessThe client did not specify a budget in the initial project proposal.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
unless otherwise specified
unless otherwise specified
specify in detail
specify in detail
fail to specify
fail to specify
자주 혼동되는 단어
'Specify' is the verb (the action of naming details), while 'specific' is the adjective (the quality of being detailed).
'Special' implies uniqueness or importance, whereas 'specify' refers to the act of being precise or explicit.
사용 참고사항
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'.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Specific-ify'. To specify something is to make your request specific by giving the exact details.
어원
From the Late Latin 'specificare', which combines 'species' (kind/type) and 'facere' (to make).
문법 패턴
빠른 퀴즈
The contract does not _______ the exact date when the payment should be made.
정답!
정답은: specify
관련 어휘
관련 단어
adhesive
B2Describes a substance or surface that has the quality of sticking fast to another object or surface. It is commonly used to describe materials like tape, glue, or bandages that are designed to create a bond between two items.
badly
A1In a way that is not good, effective, or successful. It can also be used to mean 'very much' when you want or need something a lot.
lineup
A1A lineup is a group of people or things organized in a specific order for an event or purpose. It is often used to describe players on a sports team, performers at a concert, or a list of products.
thoughtful
A1Thoughtful describes someone who is kind and thinks about the needs or feelings of others. It can also describe a person who is thinking deeply or carefully about a specific subject.
skull
A1The skull is the hard, bony structure that forms the head in humans and animals. Its main purpose is to protect the brain and support the shape of the face.
recipient
A1A recipient is a person or group that receives something, such as a letter, a gift, or an award. It is a formal way to describe the person on the receiving end of an action or object.
shy
A1Shy describes a person who feels nervous, uncomfortable, or timid around other people. It often involves a lack of confidence in social situations or a hesitation to speak and interact with strangers.
shorts
A1Shorts are a type of clothing worn on the lower part of the body that covers the hips and the tops of the legs. They are typically worn in warm weather or during physical activities like sports and exercise.
meadow
A1A meadow is a field covered with grass and often wildflowers. It is a natural area where grass is allowed to grow freely, often used for animals to graze or for people to enjoy nature.
disrupt
A1To stop something from happening in the normal way or to cause a problem that interrupts a process. It is often used when an event or a system is forced to change its usual flow.
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