respecify

/rɪˈspɛsɪfaɪ, ˈrɛspəˌsaɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to specify again or give a new specification; to redefine

“The company will respecify the parameters for the new software release.”

2. verb

to provide a new or revised description or classification

“The ecologist respecified the endangered species as a result of new research.”

3. noun

the act of specifying something again or giving a new specification

“The respecification of the project’s requirements led to significant delays.”

Synonyms

  • redefine
  • redescribe

Antonyms

  • misdescribe
  • misinterpret