Specified — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˈspe-sə-ˌfī/ (verb) /ˌprē-ˈspe-sə-ˌfī/ (verb) spec·i·fy

Meaning & Definition of Specified

Specified (verb)

  1. to name or state explicitly or in detail
  2. to include as an item in a specification
  3. to specify (something) in advance

Specified (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in declared, stated

    similar: avowed, declared, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal, categorical, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full, certain, sure, unmistakable, clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined, exact, precise, direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward, comprehensible, intelligible, understandable
    opposite: implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, obscure, unclear, imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, incomprehensible, unintelligible

Specified (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

    "the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains"

    similar: defined, laid down, prescribed
    related: decreed, dictated, ordained, assigned, directed, fixed, set, settled, arranged, ordered, chose, selected, adjured, bade, charged, commanded, enjoined, instructed, told, conducted, controlled, governed, led, managed, coerced, compelled, constrained, forced, obligated, obliged, required

  2. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving"

    similar: adverted (to), cited, dropped, instanced, mentioned, named, noted, noticed, quoted, referred (to), touched (on or upon)
    related: alluded (to), hinted (at), implied, indicated, inferred, intended, intimated, suggested, pointed (out), signaled, signified, denominated, designated, broached, brought up, interjected, interpolated, interposed, introduced, infiltrated, insinuated, wormed, advertised, announced, broadcast, declared, proclaimed, pronounced, publicized, published, sounded, clarified, cleared (up), elucidated, explained, explicated, spelled out
    near: disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked, overpassed, passed over, slighted

Related Entry: Specify (verb)

Specify is a different word from Specified. The synonyms below are for specify, not for specified.

  1. to give the rules about (something) clearly and exactly

    "the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains"

    similar: define, lay down, prescribe
    related: decree, dictate, ordain, assign, direct, fix, set, settle, arrange, order, choose, select, adjure, bid, charge, command, enjoin, instruct, tell, conduct, control, govern, lead, manage, coerce, compel, constrain, force, obligate, oblige, require

  2. to make reference to or speak about briefly but specifically

    "police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving"

    similar: advert (to), cite, drop, instance, mention, name, note, notice, quote, refer (to), touch (on or upon)
    related: allude (to), hint (at), imply, indicate, infer, intend, intimate, suggest, point (out), signal, signify, denominate, designate, bring up, broach, interject, interpolate, interpose, introduce, infiltrate, insinuate, worm, advertise, announce, broadcast, declare, proclaim, pronounce, publicize, publish, sound, clarify, clear (up), elucidate, explain, explicate, spell out
    near: disregard, forget, ignore, neglect, overlook, overpass, pass over, slight

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Specified

The most common words with a similar meaning to Specified:

avowed, declared, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific, unambiguous, unequivocal, univocal, categorical, complete, comprehensive, exhaustive, full, certain, sure, unmistakable, clear, distinct, lucid, well-defined, exact, precise, direct, literal, plain, simple, straightforward, comprehensible, intelligible, understandable, defined, laid down, prescribed, adverted (to), cited, dropped

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Specified

Words with the opposite meaning of Specified:

implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite, inexplicit, unspecific, vague, cryptic, dark, enigmatic, obscure, unclear, imprecise, inaccurate, incorrect, inexact, incomprehensible, unintelligible

Related Words for Specified

decreed, dictated, ordained, assigned, directed, fixed, set, settled, arranged, ordered, chose, selected, adjured, bade, charged, commanded, enjoined, instructed, told, conducted, controlled, governed, led, managed, coerced, compelled, constrained, forced, obligated, obliged

Near Antonyms of Specified

disregarded, forgot, ignored, neglected, overlooked, overpassed, passed over, slighted

Word Forms of Specified

Inflections: specifying, prespecified, pre-specified, prespecifying, pre-specifying

Derived words: specifiable (adjective), specifier (noun), prespecified (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Specified

Middle English specifien, from Anglo-French specifier, from Late Latin specificare, from specificus

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Specified

Frequently Asked Questions about Specified

What does "Specified" mean?

"Specified" means to name or state explicitly or in detail. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to name or state explicitly or in detail. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Specified"?

Other words for "Specified" include avowed, declared, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit and express. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Specified" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Specified"?

There are 115 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Specified". Common alternatives include avowed, declared, stated, clear-cut, definite, definitive, explicit, express, specific and unambiguous.

What is the opposite of "Specified"?

Antonyms of "Specified" include implicit, implied, inferred, ambiguous, circuitous, equivocal, indefinite and inexplicit. Near antonyms include disregarded, forgot, ignored and neglected.

How do you use "Specified" in a sentence?

Examples of "Specified" in a sentence: "the document specifies precisely how you may use the information it contains"; "police reports didn't specify the model of car the robbers were driving".

Is "Specified" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Specified" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Specified" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Specified"?

"Specified" is pronounced /ˈspe-sə-ˌfī/ as a verb and /ˌprē-ˈspe-sə-ˌfī/ as a verb and divided into syllables as spec·i·fy.