specification
An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or serviceAn explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.
» Specifications and price are subject to change.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.
The contractor followed the architect’s specifications.
Each computer is built to the customer’s exact specification.
Spezifikation
специфика́цияspecifikácija
специфіка́ціяspecyfikácija
(countable, uncountable)An act of specifying.
уточне́ниеutočnénije
уто́чненняutóčnennja
- (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention
- a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- naming explicitly
- a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
Examples
9 sentencesSpecifications and price are subject to change.
Can you give me some specifications?
It is a new model with improved specifications.
The maximum response time is listed in the specification.
Within the framework of this project, your specifications are too complicated.
ruВ рамках этого проекта твои спецификации чересчур сложны.
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 2
By meaning 1
Origin
From Middle French specification, from Medieval Latin specificationem (accusative of speciFrom Middle French specification, from Medieval Latin specificationem (accusative of specificatio).
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Forms
plural: specifications| Singular | specification |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work:spec
- a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement:stipulation
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable