specify
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(verb) decide upon, as of variables in math |
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Synonyms: determine, fix, set |
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Related Words: choose, define, name, pick out, quantify, reset, select, take |
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(verb) be specific about |
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Synonyms: particularize, specialize |
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Related Words: dilate, elaborate, enlarge, expand, expatiate, expound, flesh out, spell out |
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Antonyms: generalize |
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(verb) determine the essential quality of |
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Synonyms: define, delimit, delimitate, delineate |
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Related Words: be, determine, redefine |
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(verb) select something or someone for a specific purpose |
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Synonyms: assign, set apart |
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Related Words: choose, dedicate, detail, pick out, select, take |
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(verb) design or destine; "She was intended to become the director" |
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Synonyms: designate, destine, intend |
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Related Words: aim, calculate, design, direct, mean, plan, slate |
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(verb) specify as a condition; "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life" |
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Synonyms: condition, qualify, stipulate |
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Related Words: contract, provide, undertake |
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(verb) define clearly; "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game" |
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Synonyms: nail down, narrow, narrow down, peg down, pin down |
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Related Words: concretize, determine |
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