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Adverbial specifically has 1 sense
  1. specifically - in distinction from others; "a program specifically for teenagers"; "he is interested specifically in poisonous snakes"
    Antonyms:
    generally, in general, in the main
    Derived from adjective specific1

Definitions from the Web

Term: specifically

Description:

Specifically is an adverb that is used to refer to something in a detailed, precise, or explicit manner, indicating a particular case or instance.

Examples:

Adverb:

  1. She requested to be seated specifically at the corner table.
  2. He wanted the cake to be decorated specifically with pink icing.

Sense 1 - In a detailed or explicit manner:

  1. The instructions stated the measurements specifically to prevent errors.
  2. I asked her to clarify her statement specifically because it was confusing.

Sense 2 - In relation to a particular case or instance:

  1. We need to address the needs of each student specifically.
  2. These regulations apply specifically to businesses operating in this area.

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