verb · neutral
specify
/ˈspesɪfaɪ/SPE·ci·fy
Band 5-6task1task2speaking
to state something in an exact and detailed way
Examples
“Please specify the date and time of your arrival.”
“The report specifies three main causes of the problem.”
“Applicants must specify previous work experience on the form.”
Band 8 sentence
“The contract must specify the obligations of each party in precise terms to avoid future disputes.”
Collocations
- specify details
- specify that
- specify requirements
Word family
specify verbspecific adjectivespecifically adverbspecification noun
Common mistakes
specify about→specify
specify me the time→specify the time for me / tell me the time
Say it for a higher band
5say→6state→7+specify
Synonyms
state
stipulate
Easily confused
state
“Please state your full name and date of birth on the form.”
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