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specification Definition

speci·fi·ca·tion (spes′ə fi kā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of specifying; detailed mention or definition
    1. a detailed description of the parts of a whole
    2. a statement or enumeration of particulars, as to actual or required size, quality, performance, terms, etc. specifications for a new building
  3. something specified; specified item, particular, etc.

Etymology: ML specificatio

specification Synonyms

specification

n.

designation, term, written requirement, particularization, stipulation, blueprint, detailed statement, spec*.

specification Telecom Definition
A description of something that is sufficiently detailed to provide someone with all the information necessary to manufacture it. See also standard.
specification Usage Examples

Possessives

  • manufacturer: You should take a monitor manufacturer's specifications in this regard with a pinch of salt.

Converse of object

  • meet: We can also convert existing digital data to meet the specifications of a new system.
  • agree: Our trained operators will then carry out filming or scanning to the agreed specification.
  • revise: Edexcel now offers revised specifications, which are available for first teaching in September 2004.
  • alter: Custom Audio Designs reserves the right to alter the specifications of any product without notice.
  • override: The settings in this file override any other specification of the prior ( e.g. using the -i and -I options ).
  • prepare: He will also be able to prepare a specification of repair works and materials.

Adjective modifier

  • technical: By now the MoD had changed the technical specification several more times.
  • exact: We will always deliver your chosen solution, to your exact specification within the agreed timeframe.
  • functional: An item that warrants a functional specification should also be considered for selection.
  • detailed: Produce a detailed written specification of the work you want done.
  • algebraic: Martin Woodward ' s research interests are primarily concerned with software testing and formal specifications, particularly algebraic specifications.
  • formal: Based on the formal specifications, rigorous analysis can be applied.

Modifies a noun

  • language: This can support reasoning about specifications written in a wide range of specification languages.

Noun used with modifier

  • person: Do use any information about the job or the person specification in deciding what to put on your form.
  • interoperability: IMS is an example of a body developing interoperability specifications for e-Learning.
  • LSD: Comprehensive formal analysis of a small LSD specification 16.
  • patent: It would not be the only William Hill invention to turn up elsewhere, in one case, in somebody else's patent specification.
  • metadata: For more information about the operation of the built-in JPEG plug-ins, see the JPEG metadata format specification and usage notes.
  • tender: You may want to consider: What extent have you considered sustainable development when developing project tender specifications?