Pronunciation: /spəˌsɪˈfɪsəti/
noun the quality or state of being specific
A1 The teacher explained the concept with great specificity so that all the students could understand.
A2 The recipe called for a high level of specificity in terms of ingredient measurements.
B1 The job description provided a lot of specificity regarding the required skills and qualifications.
B2 The contract was written with a high degree of specificity to avoid any misunderstandings.
C1 The scientist's research required a level of specificity that only a few experts in the field could appreciate.
C2 The artist's attention to specificity in every brushstroke made their masterpiece truly exceptional.
adjective relating to a particular individual or situation; precise or exact
A1 I need more specificity in your instructions so I can follow them correctly.
A2 The teacher asked for more specificity in the assignment guidelines.
B1 The job description requires a high level of specificity in technical skills.
B2 The contract was written with a lot of specificity to avoid any misunderstandings.
C1 The scientist's research was praised for its high level of specificity and detail.
C2 The doctor's diagnosis was based on the specificity of the patient's symptoms.
formal The specificity of the instructions ensured that the experiment was conducted accurately.
informal The specificity of the details in the recipe made it easy to follow.
slang The specificity of the rules was so strict, it was like walking on eggshells.
figurative The specificity of her vision for the project was like a roadmap guiding us to success.
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