Word
specification
Phoneticsspec·i·fi·ca·tion, stress on the fourth syllable
US/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
UK/spˌɛsɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
01technical requirements
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Technology Academic
n. a detailed list of instructions or requirements that describe how to build or design something.
n. an explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service, often serving as a formal technical document.
日本語:仕様※
“The architect sent the final specification for the new house to the builders.”
“The engineering team spent months refining the technical specification to ensure the bridge could withstand extreme weather conditions.”
Usage
Often used in the plural form 'specifications' or the shortened informal 'specs'.
Synonyms
02the act of being specific
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal · Academic
n. the act of naming or describing something very clearly and exactly.
n. the act of identifying or naming something with precision and detail.
日本語:明示※
“The contract requires the specification of every material used in the project.”
“The legal framework demands the clear specification of duties for each party involved in the merger.”
Usage
Usually functions as an uncountable noun in this abstract sense.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “specification” in context.
Verb
01. meet specification
“The final product failed to meet the original specification, leading to a delay in the launch.”
verb + noun
Adjective
02. detailed specification
“The architect provided a detailed specification for the materials to be used in the construction.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“Consider the language of the senior job specification: bold, decisive, resilient, charismatic, comfortable under pressure, possessed of “executive presence”.” “To be legally sold in Great Britain, new panels must be tested against the industry's G98 standard and the government's product specification.” “The percentages vary by producer, so treat the colour as a direction rather than a specification, and ask for the actual protocol on any lot you are pricing.” Etymology
From Middle French specification, from Medieval Latin specificationem (accusative of specificatio).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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