specificity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌspesɪˈfɪsəti/

Definition

The quality of being clear, exact, and detailed.

Examples

• The report lacked specificity, making it hard to understand the exact findings.

• Please provide more specificity regarding the project's requirements.

• Her answer had a surprising level of specificity for such a complex topic.

How to Use specificity

specificity of (prepositional phrase)

The detailed quality related to a particular thing. — "The specificity of the data allowed for accurate analysis."

lack specificity (collocation)

To not have enough clear or exact details. — "The feedback lacked specificity, so it wasn't very helpful."

Synonyms of specificity

Words with a similar meaning to specificity:

• clarity
• precision
• detail
• explicitness

Antonyms of specificity

Words with the opposite meaning to specificity:

• vagueness
• generality

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