Antonyms for specifying

Grammar : Verb

Spell : spes-uh-fahy

Phonetic Transcription : ˈspɛs əˌfaɪ

Definition of specifying

Origin : c.1300, from Old French specifier (13c.), from Late Latin specificare "mention particularly," from specifus (see specific). Related: Specified; specifying.

verb designate; decide definitely

Example sentences :

But there is no need of specifying particulars in this class of uses.
Extract from : « Nature » by Ralph Waldo Emerson

It was an acknowledgment for the sum of fifty guineas, but not specifying for what service.
Extract from : « Snarley-yow » by Frederick Marryat

He likes to represent character—he rejoices in the specifying touch.
Extract from : « Picture and Text » by Henry James

But in specifying the fallen tree, Deerfoot gave no idea of where it was to be found.
Extract from : « The Lost Trail » by Edward S. Ellis

There was no need of specifying, as there was only one store in Oldtown of any importance.
Extract from : « The Rushton Boys at Rally Hall » by Spencer Davenport

What are the exceptionable features of the law, what are the amendments you desire, you refrain from specifying.
Extract from : « A Letter to the Hon. Samuel Eliot, Representative in Congress From the City of Boston, In Reply to His Apology For Voting For the Fugitive Slave Bill. » by Hancock

I was specifying the consequences of crime to the prisoners at the bar; but I forbear.
Extract from : « Cora and The Doctor » by Harriette Newell Baker

They are but trifles, and I see no reason for specifying them here.
Extract from : « Evelyn Innes » by George Moore

After insulting his goodness by asking for a blessing, we insult his intelligence by specifying what that blessing shall be.
Extract from : « Handbook of Freethought » by Various

Yet I speak not of this dance here with any purpose of specifying rules for its attainment.
Extract from : « A Treatise on the Art of Dancing » by Giovanni-Andrea Gallini

Synonyms for specifying

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