specific use

[spɪˈsɪfɪk juːs]
nounpl: specific uses
uso específico
1. a particular or designated purpose for which something is intended or employed
This tool has a specific use in woodworking.
Esta ferramenta tem um uso específico na marcenaria.
2. the application of something for a clearly defined purpose
The medication is approved for specific use in treating hypertension.
O medicamento é aprovado para uso específico no tratamento da hipertensão.
3. in legal or regulatory contexts, a designated application that must be followed
The land is zoned for agricultural specific use only.
O terreno é designado para uso específico agrícola apenas.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian legal, technical, and business contexts, particularly in product labeling, zoning regulations, and software licensing. In the USA, it appears frequently in regulatory and compliance documentation, especially in pharmaceuticals and construction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
particular purposedesignated useintended applicationspecific purpose
Antonyms / Antônimos
general usemultipurpose usebroad application

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso específico
standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
uso específico
common in business and legal documentation
Portugal
utilização específica
Portuguese variant preference

Related Words

purposeapplicationfunctiondesignationintended useutilization

Related Idioms & Phrases

for all intents and purposes
designated use only
intended use
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