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Specifications (noun) means a detailed set of requirements describing exactly how something must be built or how it should perform. Example: “The engineers rewrote the specifications after the client asked for a lighter, stronger frame.”
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A detailed set of requirements describing exactly how something must be built or how it should perform.
"The engineers rewrote the specifications after the client asked for a lighter, stronger frame."
"The contractor built the deck to the architect's specifications."
"Check the phone's specifications before you buy it."
How to use specifications
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe precise details laid out for how something should be made or what features it has.
Common pairings
meet specifications
technical specifications
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Frequently asked questions
What does “specifications” mean?
The word “specifications” means a detailed set of requirements describing exactly how something must be built or how it should perform. In plain terms, the precise details laid out for how something should be made or what features it has.
How do you use “specifications” in a sentence?
Here is “specifications” used in a sentence: “The contractor built the deck to the architect's specifications.”
What part of speech is “specifications”?
“Specifications” is a noun.
Is “specifications” a common word?
“Specifications” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "specifications" and "requirements"?
"Requirements" state what a product or system must do or achieve, while "specifications" give the detailed, precise description of how those requirements will be met. Specifications are usually more technical and measurable, spelling out exact materials, dimensions, or performance figures.
What is the difference between "specifications" and "specs"?
"Specs" is simply the informal short form of "specifications" and means the same thing. Use "specifications" in formal documents and contracts, and "specs" in casual or everyday conversation.
When should you use "specification" versus "specifications"?
The singular "specification" refers to one document or a single stated requirement, while the plural "specifications" refers to the full set of detailed requirements taken together. In practice, "specifications" is more common, because products are usually described by many combined details.
