The virus attacks specific cells in the brain.
The money is intended to be used for specific purposes.
formal The disease seems to be specific to (= only found in) certain types of plant.
Is there anything specific you want from the shops?
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The regional editions of the paper contain specific information for that area.
We're looking for a very specific sort of person and this woman seems to fulfil all of our criteria.
Some of the children have specific learning difficulties.
They nailed him down to a specific time and place.
Several subcommittees will be set up to deal with specific environmental issues