Meaning of the word specifier in English
What does specifier mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
specifier
US /ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪər/
UK /ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪər/
Noun
1.
a person or thing that specifies
Example:
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The architect acted as the specifier for all building materials.
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The new software includes a powerful data specifier.
2.
(linguistics) a word or phrase that makes the meaning of another word or phrase more precise
Example:
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In the phrase 'the big red car', 'the' is a specifier.
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Demonstratives like 'this' and 'that' often function as specifiers.