Emily Dickinson Lexicon

SPE-CIF-IC-A'TION, n.

1. The act of determining by a mark or limit; notation of limits. This specification or limitation of the question hinders the disputers from wandering away from the precise point of inquiry. – Watts.
2. The act of specifying; designation of particulars; particular mention; as, the specification of a charge against a military or naval officer.
3. Article or thing specified.