specified
Clearly laid out
Specified means explicitly stated or identified.
When something is specified, it has been clearly named, described, or set down as a requirement: Please arrive at the specified time.
The word often appears in formal or technical contexts where precision matters: The contract specified a delivery date of March 15.
What isn't specified is left open or assumed.
Restricted in extent
- restrictedLimited in scope
- boundedConfined within limits
- delimitedHad borders established
- definedGiven exact meaning
prescribed · stipulated · confined · circumscribed · regulated · controlled · capped · fixed
Clearly and directly expressed
- unambiguousAllowing single interpretation only
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
- apparentClearly seen or understood
distinct · lucid · manifest · transparent · precise · definite · stated · articulated
Given an identifying label
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- pinpointedLocated with exactness
- singled-outSelected from a group
- selectedDeliberately chosen
chosen · picked · indicated · determined · assigned · appointed · earmarked · targeted
Listed separately, point-by-point
- enumeratedListed systematically
- listedRecorded in a registry
- particularizedMade specifically detailed
- granularMade of tiny particles
comprehensive · thorough · meticulous · exhaustive · systematic · documented · cataloged · inventoried
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- customHabitual group practice
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
- particularSpecific or fussy
individualized · made-to-order · configured · adapted · modified · adjusted · specialized · unique
limited
Restricted in extent
- restrictedLimited in scope
- boundedConfined within limits
- delimitedHad borders established
defined · prescribed · stipulated · confined · circumscribed · regulated · controlled · capped · fixed · predetermined
explicit
Clearly and directly expressed
- unambiguousAllowing single interpretation only
- evidentClearly perceived or understood
- obviousEasily perceived, unmistakable
apparent · distinct · lucid · manifest · transparent · precise · definite · stated · articulated · expressed
named
Given an identifying label
- designatedOfficially selected beforehand
- pinpointedLocated with exactness
- singled-outSelected from a group
selected · chosen · picked · indicated · determined · assigned · appointed · earmarked · targeted · flagged
itemized
Listed separately, point-by-point
- enumeratedListed systematically
- listedRecorded in a registry
- particularizedMade specifically detailed
granular · comprehensive · thorough · meticulous · exhaustive · systematic · documented · cataloged · inventoried · tabulated
tailored
Adjusted to fit exactly
- bespokeMade to individual specifications
- customHabitual group practice
- personalizedAdapted for an individual
particular · individualized · made-to-order · configured · adapted · modified · adjusted · specialized · unique · singular
specifiedunspecified
Not explicitly named
unstated · undefined · unmentioned · implicit · implied
specifiedgeneral
Widespread, not specialized
generalized · generalised · indefinite · nonspecific · broad
- to be specificTo state precisely
- specific heatEnergy needed per degree
- not specified
- more specifically
- specific gravityDensity ratio versus reference
- specific activityOne clearly identified action
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