B2 adjective 중립

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.

예시

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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.

어휘 가족

명사
specification
Verb
specify
부사
specifically
형용사
specific
관련
specificity
💡

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

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.

어휘 가족

명사
specification
Verb
specify
부사
specifically
형용사
specific
관련
specificity

자주 쓰는 조합

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

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 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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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'.

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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

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

빠른 퀴즈

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

정답!

정답은: specify

관련 단어

adhesive

B2

Describes 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

A1

In 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

A1

A 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

A1

Thoughtful 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

A1

The 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

A1

A 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

A1

Shy 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

A1

Shorts 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

A1

A 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

A1

To 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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