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specifically

/spɪˈsɪf.ɪ.kli/ adverb B2
  1. In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly.
  2. For a specific purpose or reason.
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Her father sighed and said, “We have already saved up specifically for your university tuition, Maya.”
A Gap Year on a Farm, p. 1 · B2
The meticulous construction process required staggering quantities of Portland cement, a relatively novel material chosen specifically for its exceptional durability in damp conditions.
The Great Stink and the Engineering of a Modern Metropolis, p. 1 · C2

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