to respecify

Examples

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• Next, the model was respecified using alternative measures of inflation (namely, money supply growth) and foreign exchange availability (namely, official reserve flows).

  Academic text (1991)

• The Language Multiplier Test indicated the presence of a correlated error between items 10 and 11, which, when respecified, would substantially improve the model fit.

  Academic text (2007)

• As this step was intended to explore the relationships among numerous variables simultaneously, and because these patterns of relationships have not been explored in previous research, the model was respecified to develop the best fit.

  Academic text (2004)

• At this point, those advocating the use of tree rings as temperature proxies must go back to square one and not only fully explain the recent divergence but also respecify in compelling detail the link between tree rings and temperature before anyone places any weight on such proxies.

  Blog text (20)

• The researcher decided to respecify the parameters of the model to enhance its clarity and accuracy.

• After reviewing the feedback, the team will respecify the project goals to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Synonyms

P

to paraphrase

vsto respecify

64 4.1

To say the same thing using different words to make it clearer

gives a clear and formal definition rather than only changing words

R

to rephrase

vsto respecify

42 3.7

To say something again in different words to make it clearer

focuses on giving a clear or formal definition instead of merely changing wording

R

to restate

vsto respecify

23 3.4

To say something again in a different, clearer way

gives a more precise definition rather than only repeating for emphasis

R

to reword

vsto respecify

4 3.4

Change the words of a sentence to say the same thing more clearly

provides a clarified or formal definition rather than just substituting words

R

to rearticulate

vsto respecify

1 6.7

To say something again in a clearer way

gives a precise and formal definition rather than just saying the same thing

How Thorough

to redefine

66 4.9

to respecify

• Specialized

7.2

to clarify

248 3.3

to restate

23 3.4

Surface Forms

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Etymology