1. to specify or determine something in advance, before it occurs or is needed
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'prespecify'; commonly used in technical, academic, and formal contexts

Examples

• The contract prespecifies the exact delivery date and location.
• The software prespecifies default settings that users can later customize.
• The research protocol prespecifies all variables before data collection begins.
• The agreement prespecifies the conditions under which either party may withdraw.
• The algorithm prespecifies the parameters needed for optimal performance.
• The instructions prespecify which materials are required for the experiment.