Certain and Specified

Certain

Certain adjective - Known but not named.

Specified and certain are semantically related. in referring to a specifically known amount topic. In some cases you can use "Specified" instead an adjective "Certain".

Nearby Words: certainty, certainly

Specified

Specified adjective - Clearly and explicitly stated.
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Synonyms for Specified

Certain and specified are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Certain" instead an adjective "Specified".

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / The Price Is Right The contestants' bids would not be affected by this unless it was specified that certain items up for bids could be estimated in dollars and cents (or just cents in some rare cases).
  • Finding most of the legendary Pokémon in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire requires fulfilling certain conditions that are never specified.
  • Video Game / Super Stardust HD Others require you to do a Pacifist Run for a specified amount of time in certain game modes.
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