Synonyms of specifies

specifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of specify

1

as in defines

to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defines
• prescribes
• directs
• dictates
• tells
• arranges
• orders
• lays down
• instructs
• assigns
• selects
• chooses
• requires
• decrees
• sets
• governs
• manages
• conducts
• compels
• ordains
• controls
• enjoins
• obligates
• leads
• constrains
• obliges
• commands
• forces
• bids
• fixes
• settles
• coerces
• adjures
• charges

2

as in mentions

to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mentions
• cites
• indicates
• notices
• notes
• quotes
• suggests
• refers (to)
• explains
• introduces
• instances
• implies
• names
• touches (on or upon)
• announces
• infers
• clarifies
• designates
• intends
• publishes
• pronounces
• signifies
• adverts (to)
• alludes (to)
• drops
• declares
• intimates
• points (out)
• signals
• hints (at)
• proclaims
• advertises
• denominates
• brings up
• interpolates
• interjects
• infiltrates
• sounds
• insinuates
• elucidates
• interposes
• clears (up)
• spells out
• explicates
• publicizes
• worms
• broadcasts
• broaches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ignores
• neglects
• forgets
• disregards
• overlooks
• passes over
• slights
• overpasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of specifies

Before buying, confirm the device lists wavelengths in the 630-to-850-nanometer range and specifies power output. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

When leadership specifies what rigor looks like upfront, teams can stop trading quality for speed. — Nacho De Marco, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The company specifies a Mohs hardness of 9, placing sapphire just below diamond on the Mohs scale. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

The bill specifies that blocking requirements would not apply to root nameserver operators and top-level domain registries. — Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2026

Before sending any money, make sure the document specifies the total settlement amount, when each payment is due and that satisfying those terms will resolve the remaining balance as agreed. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

The plan also specifies rezoning along major commercial corridors, including Winchester Boulevard and The Alameda. — Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026

The document also specifies that the tax would apply to any data centers located in space. — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026

The legislation also specifies that implementation depends on legislative funding. — Mckenna Mobley, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026