a specific user vs a specified user

Both 'a specific user' and 'a specified user' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'A specific user' is more commonly used to refer to a particular individual without implying any prior selection or instruction, while 'a specified user' is used when referring to someone who has been explicitly identified or designated for a particular purpose.

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a specific user

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to a particular individual without implying any prior selection or instruction. It is a general term to describe a user who fits a particular description or requirement.

Examples:

Please provide access to a specific user for testing purposes.
The software allows customization for a specific user's preferences.

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An important factor here is whether port infrastructure is in the general interest of the port, or is reserved for a specific user or operator.
For example, as an alternative to the removal of the tag, it could be envisaged that the tag would be blocked, temporarily disabled or following a security policy model called resurrecting duckling model, locked to a specific user.
Block Edge Masks (BEM) are technical parameters that apply to the entire block of spectrum of a specific user, irrespective of the number of channels occupied by the user's chosen technology.
Will the Commission list the times where data on the EMN's database were restricted to 'a specific user group', the date, and the user group?
Article 8(3) of Regulation (EC) No 1107/2006 states that 'The managing body of an airport may, on a non-discriminatory basis, levy a specific charge on airport users for the purpose of funding this assistance'.
The device generates a sequence of six digit numbers, being specific to a particular user, and allows the user access to the records stored on an ADP machine.
'Free Route Airspace' means a specific airspace within which users can freely plan their routes between an entry point and an exit point without reference to the ATS route network;
These specific users will only be allowed to publish groups of schemes.
First, the Governing Council assesses the compliance of EU securities settlement systems (SSSs) with nine specific user standards.
There are no specific users of LMP in the Community.
Open to all potential users and not dedicated to one specific user
This assessment should moreover take into account all revenue and all expected incremental costs incurred by the operator in relation to the activity of the specific user [39].
If the Member State concerned does not agree to full dissemination, the specific users shall be authorised to publish data aggregated across schemes.
Access for other institutions, industry and similar types of specific users as well as individual researchers not belonging to an institution may be granted for a fee.
This is an important point, because the safety data sheets are mainly of use to specific users and experts in the sector.
The fact that specific users might not be able to switch products does not invalidate this conclusion.
The AEA acknowledges that airports may adapt their infrastructure to meet the needs of specific users as long as principles of transparency, cost-relatedness and non-discrimination are observed.
In order to limit further the distortions of competition, the airport must be open to all potential users and not be dedicated to one specific user.
In order to further limit the negative effects on competition and trade, Germany points out that AOC's infrastructure was open to all potential users and was not dedicated to one specific user.

Alternatives:

a particular user
an individual user
a distinct user
a unique user
a designated user

a specified user

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than 'a specific user'. It is used when referring to someone who has been explicitly identified or designated for a particular purpose.

This phrase is used to refer to someone who has been explicitly identified or designated for a particular purpose. It implies that the user has been specifically chosen or assigned for a particular task or role.