Specific Dates: Meaning, Examples & Usage

Meaning 1：exact days (specific dates)

specific dates 🔊

/spəˈsɪfɪk deɪts/

n. phrase

Particular, clearly defined days, not a general period of time.

Hand circling specific dates like June 10th on calendar with pen

exact days 🔊

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/ɪɡˈzækt deɪz/

n. phrase

Refers to days that are precisely stated or chosen, rather than a vague or open-ended time frame.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

"Specific" < Latin "specificus" (species+facere); "dates" < Latin "data".

💡 Mnemonic

Remember: 'spec' in 'specific' means 'look' — you look at exact dates.

📖 Example

I called the clinic to book an appointment for specific dates in early June. 🔊 I called the clinic to book an appointment for specific dates in early June.

🔗 Collocations

on specific dates – on exact days

specific dates for appointments – particular days set for appointments

fall on specific dates – occur on precise days

🔄 Synonyms

particular dates (n. phrase) – Specific, individual days rather than a range.

exact dates (n. phrase) – Precisely defined days without ambiguity.

precise dates (n. phrase) – Days that are clearly and exactly stated.

🚫 Antonyms

vague dates (n. phrase) – Days that are not clearly defined.

general dates (n. phrase) – A broad period rather than specific days.

approximate dates (n. phrase) – Roughly estimated days without precision.

🌱 Derivatives

specifically (adv.) – In a precise or detailed manner.

dated (adj.) – Marked with a date; or old-fashioned.

📖 Cultural Story

In business and travel, 'specific dates' is frequently used to confirm exact days for appointments, ensuring clarity and avoiding ambiguity.