How to Use "Specify" with Example Sentences

specify (v): to give clear details

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Used with adverbs:

"The plan doesn't clearly specify the actual cost."
(clearly, fully, exactly, precisely)

"She correctly specified all the details in the report."
(correctly, carefully)

"Unless specified otherwise, the speed limit is 35 miles per hour."
(otherwise)

Used with verbs:

"He was required to specify the details of the accident."
(be + required to, be + allowed to)

Used with nouns:

"Please specify the color in the correct field."
(color, quantity, size, amount, number)

"The lawyer needs to specify the terms of the contract."
(terms)

"He didn't specify the details of the report."
(details, fine points)

"The doctor would not specify the condition of the patient to non-family members."
(condition, state, situation)