specific
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Britannica Dictionary definition of SPECIFIC
[more specific; most specific]
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always used before a noun
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special or particular
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Is there anything specific you want for dinner?
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There is a specific word for this kind of feeling.
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a bird species that requires a specific environment
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We were each given a specific topic to talk about.
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clearly and exactly presented or stated
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precise or exact
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The doctor gave the patient specific instructions on how to care for the wound.
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Can you be more specific? What exactly did the policeman say?
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He gave her a ring—or, to be more specific, he gave her an engagement ring.
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She was very specific—you have to use a certain kind of tomato in the sauce.
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Give specific examples.
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Do you have a specific [=certain] date in mind for your party?
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a
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relating to a particular person, situation, etc.
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an education plan specific to each student's interests and abilities
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problems specific to this one housing project
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a tax regulation specific to this kind of business
b
technical
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having a particular function or effect
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see also specifics
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highly specific antibodies
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an antibiotic that is specific to/for the organism that causes the disease
