American English

How to pronounce specifically

adverbB1Common word
spuhSIHfihklee

/spəˈsɪ.fɪ.kli/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

in an exact or detailed way, so that there is no doubt about what you mean

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Meanings & examples

adverb

in an exact or detailed way, so that there is no doubt about what you mean

What specifically do you need?

She specifically mentioned your name.

Common phrases & grammar

specifically ask for · specifically mention · specifically state

specifically + verb + object

verb + specifically + what/why/how + clause

adverb

for one particular person, purpose, or situation, rather than for everyone or everything

This room is specifically for staff.

The course was specifically designed for beginners.

Common phrases & grammar

specifically for · specifically designed for · specifically aimed at

be + specifically + for + noun

be + specifically + designed/aimed + for + noun

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