specify

verb

1. 1

   select something or someone for a specific purpose

   The teacher assigned him to lead his classmates in the exercise

2. 2

   design or destine

   She was intended to become the director

3. 3

   define clearly

   I cannot narrow down the rules for this game

4. 4

   decide upon or fix definitely

   fix the variables

   specify the parameters

5. 5

   specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

   The will stipulates that she can live in the house for the rest of her life

   The contract stipulates the dates of the payments

6. 6

   be specific about

   Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?

7. 7

   determine the essential quality of