specific; concrete; particular
Meanings
3 senses · 10 examplesadjective
specific; concrete; detailed; not abstract
Describes something with clear, tangible details, as opposed to being vague or theoretical.
We need a concrete plan, not empty talk.
He described the course of events in great detail.
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Can you explain the problem more specifically?
This is a specific example.
adjective
particular; specific (as an attributive adjective)
Used as an attributive adjective to specify a particular person or thing. Often precedes a noun.
What specific job do you do?
Please assign this task to a particular person.
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This plan was formulated for a specific problem.
verb
to apply concretely; to put into practice (followed by '到')
formalTo make a general principle, theory, or policy concrete by applying it to a specific person or situation. Must be followed by the preposition '到'.
We need to apply the environmental policy concretely to every community.
Theory must be put into concrete practice to be meaningful.
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When the policy of increasing production and practicing economy is applied concretely to our workshop, it means reducing waste.