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to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly
the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains
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to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically
police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving
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Recent Examples of specifies
The Constitution specifies the power of the purse is vested in Congress.
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Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
That's where a judge specifies exactly how many years someone will spend in prison, known as initial confinement, and how many years a person will be monitored in the community, known as extended supervision.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The village specifies that ballots should not be placed in the drop box in front of the Village Hall.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
The warrant specifies the time frame and the type of data to be collected, such as GPS data or interactions with Wi-Fi networks.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The first paragraph always specifies the performance commission’s recommendation and its vote split.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Moore and Harris signed a Memorandum of Understanding that specifies the franchise’s community and re-developmental responsibilities if the Commanders move to another property outside the state.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Replace your carbon monoxide alarm every five to six years or as the manufacturer specifies.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
But the measure that cleared the Peoria City Council specifies that those who are sleeping outside on public property will receive a warning and three penalties, beginning at $50 and escalating up to $750 for a third violation, though a judge could impose community service instead of a fee.
—Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 1 Dec. 2024
That's where a judge specifies exactly how many years someone will spend in prison, known as initial confinement, and how many years a person will be monitored in the community, known as extended supervision.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
The village specifies that ballots should not be placed in the drop box in front of the Village Hall.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
The warrant specifies the time frame and the type of data to be collected, such as GPS data or interactions with Wi-Fi networks.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The first paragraph always specifies the performance commission’s recommendation and its vote split.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specifies
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Picking the right books for the days ahead can be tricky, because the atmosphere that defines the last dregs of the year can be fraught and contradictory.Amanda Parrish Morgan, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The PowerPoint presentation stated the curriculum defines terms such as gender identity, gender expression, cisgender, transgender, nonbinary and gender expansive.Patrick Hauf, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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Neither Canada nor Mexico mentions such closings on their diplomatic websites, and there are no news reports about such a development.Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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The report also mentions that the components included thermal imaging cameras – a capability not previously known, which in combination with Starlink units also found on Shaheds, suggests Russia has developed a more capable and dangerous version of the attack drone.David Hambling, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Generally, weight loss programs and cosmetic procedures are not eligible expenses, unless a doctor prescribes them to help treat a medical condition, DeRosa said.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ro runs a weight loss program that already prescribes Zepbound in a single-dose autoinjector pen, which patients can directly inject under their skin with the click of a button.Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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The complaint cites a 2008 article by The Times about an anti-CNN protest in which Chen is quoted and described as an organizer and a patio furniture manufacturer living in Diamond Bar.Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Columbus Police Department cites naloxone as a prime factor behind a decline in 911 calls for overdose emergencies here.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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All available evidence indicates that the suspect, Mangione, acted alone with no ties to a government or organization.Max Abrahms and Joseph Mroszczyk, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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The report’s survey of 300 CEOs, executives and managers also indicates that nearly 90% of video game companies reported adopting generative AI tools for various applications.Bartosz Skwarczek, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Specifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specifies. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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