specs
- 01 B1 Intermediate
n.an informal word for glasses that you wear to see better.
n.an informal clipping of 'spectacles', referring to corrective eyewear.
Simple“I need to get my specs repaired because the frame is bent.”
In context“He fumbled for his specs on the bedside table, unable to read the clock without the thick lenses.”
UsageAlways used in the plural form when referring to eyewear.
Teacher's tipWhile understood globally, this is particularly common in British English; 'glasses' is the more neutral choice for learners.
Synonyms - 02 C1 Advanced
v.to write down or choose the exact details for a project.
v.to provide or include specific technical requirements for a design or product.
Simple“The architect usually specs high-quality wood for the floors.”
In context“The client specs a very particular type of reinforced glass for the storefront, which significantly increased the overall budget.”
UsageThis is the third-person singular form of the verb 'to spec'.