specific

Definition

  • noun: something peculiarly adapted to a purpose or use
  • adjective: special or particular
  • adjective: constituting or falling into a 'specifiable' category
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: absolute, aid, alterative

Examples

  • The doctor gave the patient 'specific' instructions on how to care for the wound.

  • She was very 'specific'—you have to use a certain kind of tomato in the sauce.

  • He gave her a ring—or, to be more 'specific', he gave her an engagement ring.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) at station rates. l am pleased to announce l am submitting to the board of directors a plan... for the coordination of the main profit centers... and with the specific intention of making each division... more responsive to management. Point one. "The division producing the lowest rate (..)
    1976 Network