Specifier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Specifier is a noun meaning A person or thing that specifies.
Meaning
A person or thing that specifies.
More Meanings
- (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.
Word Forms
- specifiers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include specification, extern, operand, particularizer, designator, spec.
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