1. a word or phrase that identifies or describes something more precisely
Usage: grammar; linguistics
2. a person or thing that specifies or states something exactly

Examples

• In the phrase ‘the red car,’ the word ‘red’ acts as a specifier.
• Articles like ‘a’ and ‘the’ are common specifiers in English.
• The contract needs a clear specifier for the delivery date.
• Each specifier in the sentence helps narrow down the meaning.
• The technical manual includes a specifier for each component.
• Without a proper specifier, the instruction was too vague.