specify UK /ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ/US /ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ/ verb4 •To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.Thanne after came A riall ordenaunce, / Too myghty princes with a grete pusaunce, / ffro Masedeyn and owt of Arkadye, / Ther cowde no man the nowmber specifie. — 1878 •To include in a specification. •To bring about a specific result. •(no longer used) To speak explicitly or in detail (often used with of).Forthermar o þis lecheri / Agh i þe noght to specifie[…] — 1893 formsspecified · specifying · specifies