specify
v.v. to state something clearly and exactly so there is no confusion. You use this when you need to give specific details about what you want or need.
v. to state a requirement, detail, or condition clearly and precisely. Transitive in most contexts, requiring a direct object or a 'that' clause.
Please specify which color you want for the new curtains.
The contract does not specify a deadline for the first draft, which has caused some confusion among the writers.
While the regulations specify that all safety equipment must be inspected monthly, they do not clarify which department is responsible for the associated costs.
From Middle English specifien, from Old French specifier, especefier, or directly from Medieval Latin specificō, from specificus (“specific”).
The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct object. It is frequently used in formal, technical, or legal contexts to avoid ambiguity.
specify about the detailsspecify the detailsSpecify is a transitive verb and does not require the preposition 'about' before its object.