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specifically

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/spɪˈsɪfɪkli/ · spe-cif-i-cal-ly

In a clear and detailed manner, referring to a particular thing.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a clear and detailed manner, referring to a particular thing.

ایک واضح اور تفصیلی طریقے سے، کسی خاص چیز کی طرف اشارہ کرتے ہوئے۔

خاص طور پر

khaas tor par

Synonyms

particularlyexclusivelyspecificallyخاص طور پرخصوصی طور پرخاص کر

Antonyms

generallyvaguelyindefinitelyعمومی طور پرغیر واضح طور پرغیر معین طور پر

Common Collocations

  • specifically state
  • specifically designed
  • specifically mentioned

Example Sentences

The instructions specifically state to turn off the device before cleaning.

ہدایات خاص طور پر کہتی ہیں کہ ڈیوائس کو صاف کرنے سے پہلے بند کریں۔

Hidaayat khaas tor par kehti hain ke device ko saaf karne se pehle band karein.

The report specifically mentions the need for further training.

رپورٹ میں خاص طور پر مزید تربیت کی ضرورت کا ذکر کیا گیا ہے۔

Report mein khaas tor par mazeed tarbiyat ki zaroorat ka zikar kiya gaya hai.

We are looking specifically for candidates with experience in software development.

ہم خاص طور پر سافٹ ویئر کی ترقی میں تجربہ رکھنے والے امیدواروں کی تلاش کر رہے ہیں۔

Hum khaas tor par software ki taraqqi mein tajurba rakhne wale umeedwaron ki talash kar rahe hain.

Easily Confused With

specifically:Specifically refers to something precise, whereas 'generally' refers to something broadly applicable.

Word Family

specific
adjectiveخاص

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'specific' as having the 'spec' of 'specimen' - referring to something distinct.

Visualize a magnifying glass focusing on a single detail.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عقل کو ہے اپنی خاص طور پر فخر، جو خاص باتوں کو کرتی ہے ایک نظر میں اثر

Aqal ko hai apni khaas tor par fakhr, jo khaas baaton ko karti hai ek nazar mein asar.

The intellect takes special pride in discerning significant matters at a glance.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خاص باتوں کا خاص خیال رکھیں۔

Khaas baaton ka khaas khayal rakhein.

Take special care of important matters.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "specificus" — particular, relating to a species

First known use: 15th century

The word developed in Middle English, derived from the Latin term specificus, which means relating to a species or particular.