specify
v 1: specify as a condition; "The will stipulates that she can
live in the house for the rest of her life" [syn: {stipulate},
{qualify}, {condition}]
2: decide upon, as of variables in math [syn: {set}, {determine},
{fix}]
3: determine the essential quality of [syn: {define}, {delineate},
{delimit}, {delimitate}]
4: be specific about [syn: {particularize}, {specialize}] [ant:
{generalize}]
5: define clearly; "I cannot narrow down the rules for this
game" [syn: {pin down}, {peg down}, {nail down}, {narrow
down}, {narrow}]
6: design or destine; "She was intended to become the director"
[syn: {intend}, {destine}, {designate}]
7: select something or someone for a specific purpose [syn: {assign},
{set apart}]