The term 'specifies' can be defined as providing a precise description or statement of the exact limits, scope, or nature of something. It can be broken down into five different crossword solutions: SETS (4 letters), CITES (5 letters), NAMES (5 letters), STATES (6 letters), and DESIGNATES (10 letters). SETS refers to a group of objects or people that are gathered together and share something in common. CITES is used to refer to a quotation from a book, article, or other source. NAMES is used to refer to a word or set of words by which a person, place, or thing is known. STATES is used to refer to a particular condition or situation. Finally, DESIGNATES is used to refer to the act of officially selecting someone or something for a particular purpose or role.