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specifying

USSPES-uh-fy-ing/ˈspɛs.əˌfaɪ.ɪŋ/UKSPES-i-fy-ing/ˈspɛs.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/

Noun pluralspecifyings

2 meanings of specifying

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  1. 1
    verb
    Present participle of specify. Use this form when the action of stating something exactly is happening now.

    He is specifying the colors he wants for the new room.

    We are specifying which days the store stays open.

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  2. 2
    nouncountable or uncountable
    The act of saying exactly what you mean or want.

    Like writing down exactly what you want so there is no mistake later.

    Specifying the rules clearly helped everyone follow them.

    Good directions need careful specifying of each turn.

    Similarspecification, stipulation, definition, detailing, itemization

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specifying is a form of specify

specify, verb: To say clearly and exactly what you want or mean. Full entry

Forms
specifyspecifies he/she/itspecifying -ing formspecified past tense, past participle
Spelling
specify → specifying: add -ing

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Origins

Meaning 2

From Middle English specifieng, made from "specify" plus "-ing".

Meaning 1

From Middle English specifienge, made from "specify" plus "-ing".