specified

Everyday

1. Past form of «specify»: said or stated clearly and exactly. tree →
2. (adjective) Named or fixed clearly in advance, as in «at the specified time», «a specified amount». tree →

In the lessons

In maths and science, «the specified unit» means the exact unit the question asks for; instructions say «in the specified box». In everyday life, rules and forms give specified times, prices and sizes. Phrases: «unless otherwise specified», «as specified».

Examples

• The question specified that we must answer in centimetres. tree →
• Arrive at the specified time, 9 o'clock. tree →
• Use the specified amount of flour: 200 g. tree →
• The rules specified that each team has five players. tree →
• Unless otherwise specified, round to one decimal place. tree →
• She specified that she wanted a blue bike, not a red one. tree →

Note

Regular verb: specify → specified (y → i). «Specified» means exact and stated, not just «special». In maths word problems, use the specified unit or rounding, or your answer may be marked wrong.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The Torah often gives exact details for sacred things, such as the Tabernacle and offerings. Tradition reads these exact details as law that must be kept. In the primary lessons: In maths and science, «the specified unit» means the exact unit the question asks for; instructions say «in the specified box». In everyday life, rules and forms give specified times, prices and sizes. Phrases: «unless otherwise specified», «as specified».

Note

Regular verb: specify → specified (y → i). «Specified» means exact and stated, not just «special». In maths word problems, use the specified unit or rounding, or your answer may be marked wrong.