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AWL Sublist 3 · Academic Word
specify
/ˈspesɪfaɪ/ Syllables: ˈspec·i·fy
English Illustration
Arabic Translation & Context
Synonyms & Antonyms
To state or describe something clearly and in detail.
Synonyms
state precisely
define
detail
Antonyms
None available
Translations
specify in Arabic
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Arabic Meaning
يحدد، يوضح
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Easy Explanation (Arabic)
أن تشرح شيئًا بوضوح وتفصيل حتى يفهمه الجميع.
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
To specify means to state something precisely. Researchers specify their methods in detail so studies can be replicated. Specifications are exact requirements.
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Memory TipSpecify comes from 'specific' — to specify is to make something specific.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Researchers must specify the criteria they used to include or exclude participants from the sample.
Researchers must specify the inclusion criteria clearly in the methods section.
The paper does not clearly specify the analytical approach used to process the qualitative data.
Word Families & Pronunciation
specify
| PART OF SPEECH | FORM |
|---|---|
| noun | specification |
| adjective | specified |
| adjective | unspecified |
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