Definition of specific in English:

specific

adjective spəˈsɪfɪkspəˈsɪfɪk

1Clearly defined or identified.
确切的；具体的
savings were made by increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs
只在供电量满足特定发展需求时才通过增加供电量而得以节省用电量。
Example sentencesExamples
- You must identify clearly the specific children for whom you are making the request.
- And he said a clearly expressed specific intention that something should be complied with just overrode that general provision.
- Maybe there wasn't an exact moment, any specific event, that defined it.
- A narrator defines specific passages to be reflected in the music.
- I have identified and performed a specific research method.
- It is not defined by a specific ideology or doctrine.
- She doesn't believe that animals have a mystic ability to identify specific cures for specifically diagnosed diseases.
- I'm not going to define specific rules.
- Production costs were identified by specific machine.
- It is extremely difficult to identify a specific genera of mushrooms by using standard culture plate techniques.
- The next step is to define the specific parties involved in the process.
- In rural areas, the division of labor is usually clearly prescribed, with specific tasks assigned to men and women.
- The queries tended to be very specific and well defined.
- Clearly defined and specific objectives provide yardsticks for measurement.
- He identifies two more specific memories.
- Clearly his agenda was specific, his devotion to justice absolute.
- In this work it is hard to identify specific organs, aside from the pair of yellow mounds at one end that appear to represent lungs.
- The researchers can now identify specific types of algae by color.
- The claimant clearly did not give any more specific identification.
- Identify mutual goals and specific practices to reach these goals.
Synonyms
particular, specified, certain, fixed, set, determined, distinct, separate, definite, single, individual, peculiar, discrete, express, precise
1. 1.1 Precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions.
  （声明或作指示）清楚的；明确的；具体的
  when ordering goods be specific
  订货时要说清楚。
  Example sentencesExamples
  I wrote out specific instructions on wig making.
  On specific issues Mullins was very straightforward.
  The next chapter will be much more specific on this issue.
  Follow the manufacturer's instructions for specific preparation, adhesive and trowel use, and drying time.
  While I'm not exactly clear on the specific details, I believe that he is valued by both sides.
  Follow the manufacturer's specific instructions.
  I do not have specific instructions in relation to the facsimile.
  Refer to current labels for specific details and instructions.
  To issue a specific command, you need to go through a series of sub-menus, selecting the desired option at each level.
  Ask the store manager or salesperson for specific instructions.
  A letter had arrived this morning with specific instructions for you.
  We still don't know exactly who set the specific instructions.
  They had given us specific instructions..
  Write out specific instructions for your guests.
  A friend of mine sent me a copy of the May 2000 issue with specific instructions to read your article.
  They were under specific instructions not to leave their post.
  Synonyms
  exact, accurate, precise, correct, error-free, pinpoint, detailed, explicit, express, clear-cut, well defined, unambiguous, unequivocal, meticulous, close, strict, definite
2. 1.2 Belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject.
  特有的；特定的
  information needs are often very specific to individuals
  公司和个人往往有特定的信息需求。
  Example sentencesExamples
  His skills were specific to the defense industry.
  Everything was specific to this particular setting.
  The code is specific to this operating system and will not run successfully on other operating systems.
  It's so specific to them.
  The situation seems fairly specific to this case.
  Each disc comes with a documentary unique to the specific subject matter and a general documentary about the show itself.
  Some events are specific to a particular ethnic group.
  It was very specific to that part of the country.
  These features are not specific to NAS the company.
  Some gods were specific to particular towns or places.
  They crafted advertorial content that was specific to each magazine.
  There isn't a lot that is specific to the game.
  The movements are inspired by things very specific to the soloist.
  It isn't, you know, just specific to Washington at this point.
  It is industry problem not specific to this company.
  The society is something very specific to Detroit.
  Some of these papers are highly specific to a particular time.
  Whether they are valid or not is specific to each particular situation.
  It is not specific to the work the subject of the Contract.
  Many of these policies are specific to individual storage devices.
2Biology
Relating to species or a species.
〔生〕种的
the differences between them can only be on the specific level
3(of a duty or a tax) levied at a fixed rate per physical unit of the thing taxed, regardless of its price.
（关税，税）按数量（根据固定税率）征取而非按货价征取的
Example sentencesExamples
- All specific excise taxes are unfair in that no tax contribution is made by non-consumers.
4Physics
Of or denoting a number equal to the ratio of the value of some property of a given substance to the value of the same property of some other substance used as a reference, such as water, or of a vacuum, under equivalent conditions.
〔物理〕（与参照物同一性质成）比率的
specific dielectric strength
1. 4.1 Of or denoting a physical quantity expressed in terms of a unit mass, volume, or other measure, in order to give a value independent of the properties or scale of the particular system studied.
  （与单位质量、大小等成）比率的
  specific conductance

noun spəˈsɪfɪkspəˈsɪfɪk

1dated A medicine or remedy effective in treating a particular disease or part of the body.
〈主旧〉特效药
he grasped at the idea as though she had offered him a specific for cancer
Example sentencesExamples
- Licorice root is a specific for low adrenal function.
2usually specificsA precise detail.
I wish I'd put more thought into the specifics
Example sentencesExamples
- It might seem impossible to define specifics.
- The rhetoric of both men focused more on moral values than policy specifics.
- Could you get into some specifics regarding the different types of space fighters and their weapons?
- The specifics of the onerous terms of release were not apparent in the unreported decision.
- Even on the specifics, this tax cut is not what it is advertised to be.
- She is keener to discuss life in philosophical terms than the specifics of her new novel.
- The by-laws of the association detail the specifics.
- Each case may have specifics that are unique.
- Aside from the movie's specifics, the subject is a fraught one.
- The curriculum begins with the subject area of music, then it moves to the specifics of an instrument.
- Application developers need not concern themselves with the specifics.
- Nancy's specifics regarding the storage of the starter confused me.
- We do not feel we can comment further on the specifics of this issue.
- I just want to focus in on defining the specifics of the issues.
Synonyms
details, niceties, subtleties, finer points, particulars, specifics

Derivatives

specificness

noun

I miss in obvious ways the intensity and specificness a particular book can have at a particular time.

Origin

Mid 17th century (originally in the sense 'having a special determining quality'): from late Latin specificus, from Latin species (see species).

Rhymes

anaglyphic, beatific, calorific, colorific, hieroglyphic, honorific, horrific, Indo-Pacific, pacific, prolific, scientific, soporific, terrific, transpacific, triglyphic

Definition of specific in US English:

specific

adjectivespəˈsifikspəˈsɪfɪk

1Clearly defined or identified.
确切的；具体的
increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs
只在供电量满足特定发展需求时才通过增加供电量而得以节省用电量。
Example sentencesExamples
- You must identify clearly the specific children for whom you are making the request.
- The claimant clearly did not give any more specific identification.
- It is not defined by a specific ideology or doctrine.
- Production costs were identified by specific machine.
- In this work it is hard to identify specific organs, aside from the pair of yellow mounds at one end that appear to represent lungs.
- The researchers can now identify specific types of algae by color.
- Clearly his agenda was specific, his devotion to justice absolute.
- Clearly defined and specific objectives provide yardsticks for measurement.
- A narrator defines specific passages to be reflected in the music.
- And he said a clearly expressed specific intention that something should be complied with just overrode that general provision.
- The queries tended to be very specific and well defined.
- In rural areas, the division of labor is usually clearly prescribed, with specific tasks assigned to men and women.
- Identify mutual goals and specific practices to reach these goals.
- I'm not going to define specific rules.
- He identifies two more specific memories.
- It is extremely difficult to identify a specific genera of mushrooms by using standard culture plate techniques.
- The next step is to define the specific parties involved in the process.
- She doesn't believe that animals have a mystic ability to identify specific cures for specifically diagnosed diseases.
- I have identified and performed a specific research method.
- Maybe there wasn't an exact moment, any specific event, that defined it.
Synonyms
particular, specified, certain, fixed, set, determined, distinct, separate, definite, single, individual, peculiar, discrete, express, precise
1. 1.1 Precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions.
  （声明或作指示）清楚的；明确的；具体的
  when ordering goods be specific
  订货时要说清楚。
  Example sentencesExamples
  To issue a specific command, you need to go through a series of sub-menus, selecting the desired option at each level.
  On specific issues Mullins was very straightforward.
  They were under specific instructions not to leave their post.
  Follow the manufacturer's instructions for specific preparation, adhesive and trowel use, and drying time.
  The next chapter will be much more specific on this issue.
  A friend of mine sent me a copy of the May 2000 issue with specific instructions to read your article.
  They had given us specific instructions..
  I wrote out specific instructions on wig making.
  A letter had arrived this morning with specific instructions for you.
  Refer to current labels for specific details and instructions.
  While I'm not exactly clear on the specific details, I believe that he is valued by both sides.
  I do not have specific instructions in relation to the facsimile.
  Ask the store manager or salesperson for specific instructions.
  We still don't know exactly who set the specific instructions.
  Write out specific instructions for your guests.
  Follow the manufacturer's specific instructions.
  Synonyms
  exact, accurate, precise, correct, error-free, pinpoint, detailed, explicit, express, clear-cut, well defined, unambiguous, unequivocal, meticulous, close, strict, definite
2. 1.2 Belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject.
  特有的；特定的
  information needs are often very specific to companies and individuals
  公司和个人往往有特定的信息需求。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The situation seems fairly specific to this case.
  These features are not specific to NAS the company.
  Everything was specific to this particular setting.
  His skills were specific to the defense industry.
  Some of these papers are highly specific to a particular time.
  Each disc comes with a documentary unique to the specific subject matter and a general documentary about the show itself.
  There isn't a lot that is specific to the game.
  It isn't, you know, just specific to Washington at this point.
  They crafted advertorial content that was specific to each magazine.
  The society is something very specific to Detroit.
  Many of these policies are specific to individual storage devices.
  Some gods were specific to particular towns or places.
  It is industry problem not specific to this company.
  Whether they are valid or not is specific to each particular situation.
  The code is specific to this operating system and will not run successfully on other operating systems.
  Some events are specific to a particular ethnic group.
  The movements are inspired by things very specific to the soloist.
  It's so specific to them.
  It was very specific to that part of the country.
  It is not specific to the work the subject of the Contract.
2Biology
Relating to or connected with species or a species.
〔生〕种的
3(of a duty or a tax) levied at a fixed rate per physical unit of the thing taxed, regardless of its price.
（关税，税）按数量（根据固定税率）征取而非按货价征取的
Example sentencesExamples
- All specific excise taxes are unfair in that no tax contribution is made by non-consumers.
4Physics
Of or denoting a number equal to the ratio of the value of some property of a given substance to the value of the same property of some other substance used as a reference, such as water, or of a vacuum, under equivalent conditions.
〔物理〕（与参照物同一性质成）比率的
1. 4.1 Of or denoting a physical quantity expressed in terms of a unit mass, volume, or other measure, in order to give a value independent of the properties or scale of the particular system studied.
  （与单位质量、大小等成）比率的

nounspəˈsifikspəˈsɪfɪk

1dated A medicine or remedy effective in treating a particular disease or part of the body.
〈主旧〉特效药
Example sentencesExamples
- Licorice root is a specific for low adrenal function.
2usually specificsA precise detail.
he worked through the specifics of the contract
Example sentencesExamples
- I just want to focus in on defining the specifics of the issues.
- The curriculum begins with the subject area of music, then it moves to the specifics of an instrument.
- Could you get into some specifics regarding the different types of space fighters and their weapons?
- The by-laws of the association detail the specifics.
- The rhetoric of both men focused more on moral values than policy specifics.
- The specifics of the onerous terms of release were not apparent in the unreported decision.
- Even on the specifics, this tax cut is not what it is advertised to be.
- Application developers need not concern themselves with the specifics.
- She is keener to discuss life in philosophical terms than the specifics of her new novel.
- Each case may have specifics that are unique.
- We do not feel we can comment further on the specifics of this issue.
- It might seem impossible to define specifics.
- Nancy's specifics regarding the storage of the starter confused me.
- Aside from the movie's specifics, the subject is a fraught one.
Synonyms
details, niceties, subtleties, finer points, particulars, specifics

Origin

Mid 17th century (originally in the sense ‘having a special determining quality’): from late Latin specificus, from Latin species (see species).

单词	specific
释义	Definition of specific in English: specific adjective spəˈsɪfɪkspəˈsɪfɪk 1Clearly defined or identified. 确切的；具体的 savings were made by increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs 只在供电量满足特定发展需求时才通过增加供电量而得以节省用电量。 Example sentencesExamples You must identify clearly the specific children for whom you are making the request. And he said a clearly expressed specific intention that something should be complied with just overrode that general provision. Maybe there wasn't an exact moment, any specific event, that defined it. A narrator defines specific passages to be reflected in the music. I have identified and performed a specific research method. It is not defined by a specific ideology or doctrine. She doesn't believe that animals have a mystic ability to identify specific cures for specifically diagnosed diseases. I'm not going to define specific rules. Production costs were identified by specific machine. It is extremely difficult to identify a specific genera of mushrooms by using standard culture plate techniques. The next step is to define the specific parties involved in the process. In rural areas, the division of labor is usually clearly prescribed, with specific tasks assigned to men and women. The queries tended to be very specific and well defined. Clearly defined and specific objectives provide yardsticks for measurement. He identifies two more specific memories. Clearly his agenda was specific, his devotion to justice absolute. In this work it is hard to identify specific organs, aside from the pair of yellow mounds at one end that appear to represent lungs. The researchers can now identify specific types of algae by color. The claimant clearly did not give any more specific identification. Identify mutual goals and specific practices to reach these goals. Synonyms particular, specified, certain, fixed, set, determined, distinct, separate, definite, single, individual, peculiar, discrete, express, precise 1.1 Precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions. （声明或作指示）清楚的；明确的；具体的 when ordering goods be specific 订货时要说清楚。 Example sentencesExamples I wrote out specific instructions on wig making. On specific issues Mullins was very straightforward. The next chapter will be much more specific on this issue. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for specific preparation, adhesive and trowel use, and drying time. While I'm not exactly clear on the specific details, I believe that he is valued by both sides. Follow the manufacturer's specific instructions. I do not have specific instructions in relation to the facsimile. Refer to current labels for specific details and instructions. To issue a specific command, you need to go through a series of sub-menus, selecting the desired option at each level. Ask the store manager or salesperson for specific instructions. A letter had arrived this morning with specific instructions for you. We still don't know exactly who set the specific instructions. They had given us specific instructions.. Write out specific instructions for your guests. A friend of mine sent me a copy of the May 2000 issue with specific instructions to read your article. They were under specific instructions not to leave their post. Synonyms exact, accurate, precise, correct, error-free, pinpoint, detailed, explicit, express, clear-cut, well defined, unambiguous, unequivocal, meticulous, close, strict, definite 1.2 Belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. 特有的；特定的 information needs are often very specific to individuals 公司和个人往往有特定的信息需求。 Example sentencesExamples His skills were specific to the defense industry. Everything was specific to this particular setting. The code is specific to this operating system and will not run successfully on other operating systems. It's so specific to them. The situation seems fairly specific to this case. Each disc comes with a documentary unique to the specific subject matter and a general documentary about the show itself. Some events are specific to a particular ethnic group. It was very specific to that part of the country. These features are not specific to NAS the company. Some gods were specific to particular towns or places. They crafted advertorial content that was specific to each magazine. There isn't a lot that is specific to the game. The movements are inspired by things very specific to the soloist. It isn't, you know, just specific to Washington at this point. It is industry problem not specific to this company. The society is something very specific to Detroit. Some of these papers are highly specific to a particular time. Whether they are valid or not is specific to each particular situation. It is not specific to the work the subject of the Contract. Many of these policies are specific to individual storage devices. 2Biology Relating to species or a species. 〔生〕种的 the differences between them can only be on the specific level 3(of a duty or a tax) levied at a fixed rate per physical unit of the thing taxed, regardless of its price. （关税，税）按数量（根据固定税率）征取而非按货价征取的 Example sentencesExamples All specific excise taxes are unfair in that no tax contribution is made by non-consumers. 4Physics Of or denoting a number equal to the ratio of the value of some property of a given substance to the value of the same property of some other substance used as a reference, such as water, or of a vacuum, under equivalent conditions. 〔物理〕（与参照物同一性质成）比率的 specific dielectric strength 4.1 Of or denoting a physical quantity expressed in terms of a unit mass, volume, or other measure, in order to give a value independent of the properties or scale of the particular system studied. （与单位质量、大小等成）比率的 specific conductance noun spəˈsɪfɪkspəˈsɪfɪk 1dated A medicine or remedy effective in treating a particular disease or part of the body. 〈主旧〉特效药 he grasped at the idea as though she had offered him a specific for cancer Example sentencesExamples Licorice root is a specific for low adrenal function. 2usually specificsA precise detail. I wish I'd put more thought into the specifics Example sentencesExamples It might seem impossible to define specifics. The rhetoric of both men focused more on moral values than policy specifics. Could you get into some specifics regarding the different types of space fighters and their weapons? The specifics of the onerous terms of release were not apparent in the unreported decision. Even on the specifics, this tax cut is not what it is advertised to be. She is keener to discuss life in philosophical terms than the specifics of her new novel. The by-laws of the association detail the specifics. Each case may have specifics that are unique. Aside from the movie's specifics, the subject is a fraught one. The curriculum begins with the subject area of music, then it moves to the specifics of an instrument. Application developers need not concern themselves with the specifics. Nancy's specifics regarding the storage of the starter confused me. We do not feel we can comment further on the specifics of this issue. I just want to focus in on defining the specifics of the issues. Synonyms details, niceties, subtleties, finer points, particulars, specifics Derivatives specificness noun I miss in obvious ways the intensity and specificness a particular book can have at a particular time. Origin Mid 17th century (originally in the sense 'having a special determining quality'): from late Latin specificus, from Latin species (see species). Rhymes anaglyphic, beatific, calorific, colorific, hieroglyphic, honorific, horrific, Indo-Pacific, pacific, prolific, scientific, soporific, terrific, transpacific, triglyphic Definition of specific in US English: specific adjectivespəˈsifikspəˈsɪfɪk 1Clearly defined or identified. 确切的；具体的 increasing the electricity supply only until it met specific development needs 只在供电量满足特定发展需求时才通过增加供电量而得以节省用电量。 Example sentencesExamples You must identify clearly the specific children for whom you are making the request. The claimant clearly did not give any more specific identification. It is not defined by a specific ideology or doctrine. Production costs were identified by specific machine. In this work it is hard to identify specific organs, aside from the pair of yellow mounds at one end that appear to represent lungs. The researchers can now identify specific types of algae by color. Clearly his agenda was specific, his devotion to justice absolute. Clearly defined and specific objectives provide yardsticks for measurement. A narrator defines specific passages to be reflected in the music. And he said a clearly expressed specific intention that something should be complied with just overrode that general provision. The queries tended to be very specific and well defined. In rural areas, the division of labor is usually clearly prescribed, with specific tasks assigned to men and women. Identify mutual goals and specific practices to reach these goals. I'm not going to define specific rules. He identifies two more specific memories. It is extremely difficult to identify a specific genera of mushrooms by using standard culture plate techniques. The next step is to define the specific parties involved in the process. She doesn't believe that animals have a mystic ability to identify specific cures for specifically diagnosed diseases. I have identified and performed a specific research method. Maybe there wasn't an exact moment, any specific event, that defined it. Synonyms particular, specified, certain, fixed, set, determined, distinct, separate, definite, single, individual, peculiar, discrete, express, precise 1.1 Precise and clear in making statements or issuing instructions. （声明或作指示）清楚的；明确的；具体的 when ordering goods be specific 订货时要说清楚。 Example sentencesExamples To issue a specific command, you need to go through a series of sub-menus, selecting the desired option at each level. On specific issues Mullins was very straightforward. They were under specific instructions not to leave their post. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for specific preparation, adhesive and trowel use, and drying time. The next chapter will be much more specific on this issue. A friend of mine sent me a copy of the May 2000 issue with specific instructions to read your article. They had given us specific instructions.. I wrote out specific instructions on wig making. A letter had arrived this morning with specific instructions for you. Refer to current labels for specific details and instructions. While I'm not exactly clear on the specific details, I believe that he is valued by both sides. I do not have specific instructions in relation to the facsimile. Ask the store manager or salesperson for specific instructions. We still don't know exactly who set the specific instructions. Write out specific instructions for your guests. Follow the manufacturer's specific instructions. Synonyms exact, accurate, precise, correct, error-free, pinpoint, detailed, explicit, express, clear-cut, well defined, unambiguous, unequivocal, meticulous, close, strict, definite 1.2 Belonging or relating uniquely to a particular subject. 特有的；特定的 information needs are often very specific to companies and individuals 公司和个人往往有特定的信息需求。 Example sentencesExamples The situation seems fairly specific to this case. These features are not specific to NAS the company. Everything was specific to this particular setting. His skills were specific to the defense industry. Some of these papers are highly specific to a particular time. Each disc comes with a documentary unique to the specific subject matter and a general documentary about the show itself. There isn't a lot that is specific to the game. It isn't, you know, just specific to Washington at this point. They crafted advertorial content that was specific to each magazine. The society is something very specific to Detroit. Many of these policies are specific to individual storage devices. Some gods were specific to particular towns or places. It is industry problem not specific to this company. Whether they are valid or not is specific to each particular situation. The code is specific to this operating system and will not run successfully on other operating systems. Some events are specific to a particular ethnic group. The movements are inspired by things very specific to the soloist. It's so specific to them. It was very specific to that part of the country. It is not specific to the work the subject of the Contract. 2Biology Relating to or connected with species or a species. 〔生〕种的 3(of a duty or a tax) levied at a fixed rate per physical unit of the thing taxed, regardless of its price. （关税，税）按数量（根据固定税率）征取而非按货价征取的 Example sentencesExamples All specific excise taxes are unfair in that no tax contribution is made by non-consumers. 4Physics Of or denoting a number equal to the ratio of the value of some property of a given substance to the value of the same property of some other substance used as a reference, such as water, or of a vacuum, under equivalent conditions. 〔物理〕（与参照物同一性质成）比率的 4.1 Of or denoting a physical quantity expressed in terms of a unit mass, volume, or other measure, in order to give a value independent of the properties or scale of the particular system studied. （与单位质量、大小等成）比率的 nounspəˈsifikspəˈsɪfɪk 1dated A medicine or remedy effective in treating a particular disease or part of the body. 〈主旧〉特效药 Example sentencesExamples Licorice root is a specific for low adrenal function. 2usually specificsA precise detail. he worked through the specifics of the contract Example sentencesExamples I just want to focus in on defining the specifics of the issues. The curriculum begins with the subject area of music, then it moves to the specifics of an instrument. Could you get into some specifics regarding the different types of space fighters and their weapons? The by-laws of the association detail the specifics. The rhetoric of both men focused more on moral values than policy specifics. The specifics of the onerous terms of release were not apparent in the unreported decision. Even on the specifics, this tax cut is not what it is advertised to be. Application developers need not concern themselves with the specifics. She is keener to discuss life in philosophical terms than the specifics of her new novel. Each case may have specifics that are unique. We do not feel we can comment further on the specifics of this issue. It might seem impossible to define specifics. Nancy's specifics regarding the storage of the starter confused me. Aside from the movie's specifics, the subject is a fraught one. Synonyms details, niceties, subtleties, finer points, particulars, specifics Origin Mid 17th century (originally in the sense ‘having a special determining quality’): from late Latin specificus, from Latin species (see species).
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