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  1. a / an specific situation | WordReference Forums

    Nov 29, 2005 · Which one is correct? "a specific situation" or "an specific situation"? I know "an" normally goes with words starting with a vowel but in this case...

  2. I am <meeting> <going to meet> [on specific date]

    Jan 24, 2025 · When using a specific date like I am going to meet the new head office on the 21st of October. Or I am meeting the head office on the 21st of October? Do we use specific date with …

  3. Specified vs Specialized vs Specific vs Specifized - WordReference …

    Jul 14, 2022 · Topic: Specified vs Specialized vs Specific vs Specifized Copied from title. Cagey, moderator I want to use it as an antonym for generalized: "The generalized form of the algorithm …

  4. Definite/indefinite and specific/non-specific - WordReference Forums

    Apr 23, 2007 · Maybe they are actually specific/non-specific adjective endings? If we would add an adjective in this example, then for translation (1) it would be the definite ending and indefinite for the …

  5. disease specific | WordReference Forums

    Mar 23, 2017 · Hi, Please advise, what is the meaning of "disease specific"? Connected with or attributable to disease? What is the opposite? Thanks, A. In Crohn's disease, 25-50% of causes of …

  6. How to respond to mails asking my availability on a specific time ...

    May 11, 2019 · When someone sends me a mail that asks my availability on a specific date (for example, 12am on May 23rd), how can I respond it correctly? Specifically, the mail says "Are you …

  7. on or in date (eg. July 7, 2009) - WordReference Forums

    Jul 7, 2009 · For a specific date, you need to use on - on July 7, 2009. For a month or a year or a season, use in - in July / in 2009 / in the summer.

  8. meeting in/at [office] in/at [building] | WordReference Forums

    May 13, 2015 · When talking about a meeting or reunion that's going to take place in a small location(an office or a meeting room of a specific group) inside of another bigger location(a building, for example, …

  9. A/an: specific problem [S] | WordReference Forums

    Jan 8, 2008 · a specific problem an is reserved for use before nouns with a vowel sound Not exactly. It has to do with the next word, regardless of what it might be. For example: Put an extra plate on the …

  10. Specific or Detailed? - WordReference Forums

    Jul 31, 2016 · Both words fit that sentence equally fine as a matter of grammar. Which word is "correct" depends on whether you want to say that the instructions were detailed or that they were specific.