past form and past participle
Stated or identified something clearly and exactly.
The contract specified a deadline for completion.
The meeting time was specified in the invitation.
American English
How to pronounce specified
verb · adjectiveB2Common word
SPEHsuhfaid
/ˈspɛ.səˌfaɪd̚/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of specify
Stated or identified something clearly and exactly.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
past participle used as adjective
Something specified is stated or identified clearly and exactly, especially in a rule, plan, or document.
The specified deadline is Friday.
Follow the steps specified in the manual.
Useful expressions
as stated exactly in a document or rule
Payment is due as specified in the contract.
to give exact information in written form
Please specify your request in writing.
Related words & forms
The y changes to i before -ed and in specifies: specified, specifies. Before -ing, keep the y: specifying.