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past tense of specify

specified

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adjective

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of specified
Adjective
The types of chemicals were not specified in the arrest affidavit. Noe Padilla, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024 No cause of death was specified. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024 Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people. Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024 In February, Buckingham Palace announced that Charles was being treated for cancer, though it was not specified which type. Ashley Hume, Fox News, 29 Dec. 2024 Unless specified, exact release dates are yet to be revealed. Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024 Authorities have not yet specified a reason behind the break and Edison Township's Office of Emergency Management did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for an update on the incident. Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024 The ministry has not specified how many of the deceased were combatants. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 There are two cases in which letting the cleaning products sit may not be necessary, the first of them being quick wipe-downs with all-purpose cleaners (unless specified). Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specified
Verb
  • The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.
    Steven P. Dinkin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Direct care is defined as the hands-on care provided to residents by nurses or nurse aides, including feeding, bathing, dressing and medication administration.
    Jenna Carlesso, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • As previously mentioned, Brewer, best known for her roles on Orange Is the New Black (2013) and The Handmaid's Tale (2017–present), plays Bronte, a playwright who works for Joe at his bookstore.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Several senators mentioned concerns about the closure of rural hospitals in their states.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Most items follow Amazon’s standard return policy, but always check the product page for specific return windows and conditions.
    Chris Sims, IndyStar, 8 July 2025
  • Neither the accrediting agency nor the university specified which specific financial issues led to the probation.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025
Verb
  • Use compression stockings as prescribed, and elevate your legs regularly.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In adults, medications may be prescribed to help with symptoms, although most of the current research is on medications that help with PTSD, rather than acute stress disorder.
    Michael MacIntyre, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The facility was also cited for mice infestation throughout the facility and for not setting up a proper isolation area.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Some Vallejo residents have cited the lack of police officers for the decrease in quality of life.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The stated goal of these price hikes is to increase revenue for the parks system to assist in conservation, preservation, and infrastructure investments in the park.
    Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • In fact, a 2023 survey found that 80% of Gen Z and millennial consumers are likely to base purchases on a brand’s mission or stated purpose, a clear sign that trust is a critical differentiator.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Be The Boss: Give Your AI A Role And Super-Clear Instructions The most effective AI startups treat their LLMs like new, highly capable team members needing explicit direction.
    Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • And on Sunday a hacker used Elmo's X account to post explicit remarks on social media against President Donald Trump.
    Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • The 12-ounce bottles of Trader Joe's Hot Honey Mustard Dressing may contain allergens, including peanut, sesame, soy and wheat, that aren't indicated on the label, according to the FDA recall notice.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • For example, the report cited that collision data collected in the Czech Republic indicated that the police database contained only 43% of the injuries recorded by the public health insurance system.
    Tanya Mohn, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Specified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specified. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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