Spec: meaning, definitions and examples
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spec
[ spek ]
computer programming
A specification, or spec, is a document that describes in detail how a system should be built. It outlines the requirements, functionalities, and constraints of the system.
Synonyms
blueprint, description, outline
Examples of usage
- The software development team is working on the spec for the new project.
- The spec for the website includes a user-friendly interface and fast loading times.
Translations
Translations of the word "spec" in other languages:
🇵🇹 especificação
🇮🇳 विनिर्देश
🇩🇪 Spezifikation
🇮🇩 spesifikasi
🇺🇦 специфікація
🇵🇱 specyfikacja
🇯🇵 仕様
🇫🇷 spécification
🇪🇸 especificación
🇹🇷 spesifikasyon
🇰🇷 명세
🇸🇦 مواصفة
🇨🇿 specifikace
🇸🇰 špecifikácia
🇨🇳 规格
🇸🇮 specifikacija
🇮🇸 tækniforskrift
🇰🇿 техникалық сипаттама
🇬🇪 სპეციფიკაცია
🇦🇿 spesifikasiya
🇲🇽 especificación
Word origin
The term 'spec' originated in the early 20th century as an abbreviation of 'specification,' which has been used in engineering and technical fields to define requirements and standards. Over time, it has become widely adopted in various industries to refer to detailed descriptions or characteristics of products or systems.