What does specifier mean?
Specifier means A person or thing that specifies..
Specifier
/ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɚ/ · noun
Meaning
A person or thing that specifies..
Definitions by Sense
- A person or thing that specifies.
- (linguistics) A component of a phrase that is non-recursive and not found as a sister of the head of the phrase, but rather as a daughter of the maximal projection of the phrase.
Example Sentences
The specifiers of the Freightliner network had the foresight to base the rail journey on carrying ISO containers which are 8ft wide and originally 8ft tall (although now increased to a height of 9ft 6ins), with a variety of lengths.
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Word Forms
- specifiers
Usage Notes
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The specifiers of the Freightliner network had the foresight to base the rail journey on carrying ISO containers which are 8ft wide and originally 8ft tall (although now increased to a height of 9ft 6ins), with a variety of lengths.
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