specifically
adverb
spe·cif·i·cal·ly
spi-ˈsi-fi-k(ə-)lē 
1
: in a specific manner : in a definite and exact way : with precision
instructed them specifically on how to proceed
the people specifically named in the report
The reasons for the change were not specifically mentioned.
I specifically told her not to bother you.
Knead the bread dough for several minutes, or, more specifically, until it forms a smooth ball.
2
—used to indicate the exact identity, purpose, or use of something
The show is aimed specifically at a female audience.
Specifically, the stores are lowering the height of store shelving, changing out signs, repainting some areas and … putting products next to each other that customers typically buy together.—
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Many employers specifically reach out to those potential interns who view themselves as being under-represented in leadership roles.
—Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
No studies have specifically looked at the impact of apple cider vinegar in people with IBS.
—Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 26 May 2024
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Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2024
No studies have specifically looked at the impact of apple cider vinegar in people with IBS.
—Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 26 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for specifically
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“Specifically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specifically. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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