specifically

🇺🇸 /spəˈsɪfɪkli/ 🇬🇧 /spəˈsɪfɪkli/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-C1
adverb
B1

for one particular thing only

This tool was made specifically for cutting paper.

B1

in a clear and exact way

He specifically told me to wait here until he returns.

B1

to give more exact details

We need to talk about the problem, specifically how to fix it.

translation

adv. for one particular thing only; in a clear and exact way; to give more exact details