definition of
specify

[1] #1 specify v. [stipulate, qualify, condition] specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments". wn

[2] #2 specify v. [set, determine, define, fix, limit] decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters". wn

[3] #3 specify v. [define, delineate, delimit, delimitate] determine the essential quality of. wn

[4] #4 specify v. [particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise] be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?". wn

[5] #5 specify v. [pin down, peg down, nail down, narrow down, narrow] define clearly; "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game". wn