specified

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past simple and past participle of

to explain or describe something clearly and exactly:

He said we should meet but didn't specify a time.

The peace treaty clearly specifies the terms for the withdrawal of troops.

[ + question word ] The newspaper report did not specify how the men were killed.

[ + (that) ] My contract specifies (that) I must give a month's notice if I leave my job.

The loan must be repaid within a specified period/by a specified date.