specification
Specification (noun) means a clear, detailed list of requirements that a material, product, or service must meet. Example: “The builder checked the materials against the specification before starting the job.”
noun
1
A clear, detailed list of requirements that a material, product, or service must meet.
"The product failed to meet the required safety specifications."
"The builder checked the materials against the specification before starting the job."
"Our laptop specification says it must run for at least ten hours."
"If the product does not meet the specification, the supplier must replace it."
"Each computer is built to the customer’s exact specification."
"The contractor followed the architect’s specifications."
2
The act of stating something exactly and in detail.
"The specification of exact dates in the contract avoided any later argument."
"Careful specification of the problem made it much easier to solve."
"The teacher asked for a clearer specification of what each student would do."
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Etymology
Came from Middle French specification, from Medieval Latin specificationem, the accusative form of specificatio.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for specification
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of specification?
"specification" (noun) means a clear, detailed list of requirements that a material, product, or service must meet.
What is another word for specification?
Other words for "specification" include stipulation, spec.
What are the different meanings of specification?
"specification" has 2 main meanings: 1. A clear, detailed list of requirements that a material, product, or service must meet; 2. The act of stating something exactly and in detail.
How do you use specification in a sentence?
Example: "The builder checked the materials against the specification before starting the job."
