v. t. 1. To mention or name, as a particular thing; to designate in words so as to distinguish from other things; as, to specify the uses of a plant; to specify articles purchased.
He has there given us an exact geography of Greece, where the countries and the uses of their soils are specified.
Verb 1. specify - specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement; "The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life"; "The contract stipulates the dates of the payments"
3. specify - decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
4. specify - be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
5. specify - define clearly; "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
6. specify - design or destine; "She was intended to become the director"
7. specify - select something or someone for a specific purpose; "The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise"