specification
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a detailed list of instructions or requirements that describe how to build or design something.
an explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service, often serving as a formal technical document.
Simple“The architect sent the final specification for the new house to the builders.”
In context“The engineering team spent months refining the technical specification to ensure the bridge could withstand extreme weather conditions.”
UsageOften used in the plural form 'specifications' or the shortened informal 'specs'.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
the act of naming or describing something very clearly and exactly.
the act of identifying or naming something with precision and detail.
Simple“The contract requires the specification of every material used in the project.”
In context“The legal framework demands the clear specification of duties for each party involved in the merger.”
UsageUsually functions as an uncountable noun in this abstract sense.
SynonymsAntonyms
Usage detailed specification · meet specification
“To be legally sold in Great Britain, new panels must be tested against the industry's G98 standard and the government's product specification.”
From Middle French specification, from Medieval Latin specificationem (accusative of specificatio).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.