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3 ADJ Something that is specific to a particular thing is connected with that thing only. □ [+ to ] Send your resume with a cover letter that is specific to that particular job. ● COMB Specific is also used after nouns. □  Most studies of trade have been country-specific. □  …a job-specific course. SYNONYMS specific ADJ

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particular:…if there are particular things you're interested in.

special:…it requires a very special brand of courage to fight dictators.

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precise:He was not clear on the precise nature of his mission.

exact:I don't remember the exact words.

explicit:…explicit references to age in recruitment advertising.

spe|cifi|cal|ly ◆◇◇ /sp I s I f I kli/

1 ADV [ADV with v] You use specifically to emphasize that something is given special attention and considered separately from other things of the same kind. [EMPHASIS ] □  Our service is designed specifically for college students. □  We haven't specifically targeted school children. □  …the only book specifically about that event.

2 ADV You use specifically to add something more precise or exact to what you have already said. □  …the Christian, and specifically Protestant, religion. □  …brain cells, or more specifically, neurons.

3 ADV [ADV adj] You use specifically to indicate that something has a restricted nature, as opposed to being more general in nature. □  …a specifically female audience. □  He has created a specifically British menu using only British ingredients.

4 ADV [ADV with v] If you state or describe something specifically , you state or describe it precisely and clearly. □  I specifically asked for this steak rare. SYNONYMS specifically ADV

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particularly:Keep your office space looking good, particularly your desk.

peculiarly:Cricket is so peculiarly English.

uniquely:The problem isn't uniquely American.

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precisely:We don't yet know precisely how many people were involved.

exactly:Exactly what are you looking for?

explicitly:The contract states explicitly that all content remains the property of the author.

speci|fi|ca|tion /spe s I f I ke I ʃ ^ə n/ (specifications ) N‑COUNT A specification is a requirement which is clearly stated, for example about the necessary features in the design of something. □  Troll's exclusive, personalized luggage is made to our own exacting specifications in heavy-duty PVC/nylon. □  Legislation will require U.K. petrol companies to meet an E.U. specification for petrol.

spe|cif|ics /sp I s I f I ks/ N‑PLURAL The specifics of a subject are the details of it that need to be considered. □  Things improved when we got down to the specifics.

speci|fy /spe s I fa I / (specifies , specifying , specified )

1 VERB If you specify something, you give information about what is required or should happen in a certain situation. □ [V n] They specified a spacious entrance hall. □ [V wh] He has not specified what action he would like them to take.