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specification

 

[ ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technical

A detailed description or explanation of how something should be done, made, or performed.

Synonyms

description, guideline, instruction, requirement

Examples of usage

  • Please provide me with the specification for the new software project.
  • The car meets all the specifications outlined by the manufacturer.
Context #2 | Noun

engineering

A detailed description of the design and materials used in a product.

Synonyms

blueprint, design, plan, spec

Examples of usage

  • The engineer presented the specifications for the new bridge construction.
Context #3 | Noun

electronics

A detailed description of the technical requirements for an electronic device.

Synonyms

attributes, features, specs

Examples of usage

  • The specifications for the new smartphone include a high-resolution camera and long battery life.

Translations

Translations of the word "specification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especificação

🇮🇳 विशिष्टता

🇩🇪 Spezifikation

🇮🇩 spesifikasi

🇺🇦 специфікація

🇵🇱 specyfikacja

🇯🇵 仕様

🇫🇷 spécification

🇪🇸 especificación

🇹🇷 belirtme

🇰🇷 명세서

🇸🇦 مواصفات

🇨🇿 specifikace

🇸🇰 špecifikácia

🇨🇳 规格

🇸🇮 specifikacija

🇮🇸 tæknilýsing

🇰🇿 спецификация

🇬🇪 სპეციფიკაცია

🇦🇿 spesifikasiya

🇲🇽 especificación

Etymology

The word 'specification' originated from the Latin word 'specificare', which means 'to make specific'. The term first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. Over time, 'specification' evolved to refer to detailed descriptions or requirements in various fields such as technology, engineering, and manufacturing.

See also: specifiable, specifications, specified, specifier, unspecified.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,633, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.