Specifications: meaning, definitions and examples

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specifications

 

[ ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technical

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

Synonyms

description, details, requirements

Examples of usage

  • Please provide me with the specifications for the new smartphone model.
  • The specifications for the construction project were carefully reviewed by the engineers.
  • The specifications for the software development included specific requirements for performance and security.
Context #2 | Noun

general

An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

Synonyms

criteria, requirements, standards

Examples of usage

  • The specifications for the job position were clearly outlined in the job posting.
  • The company followed the specifications provided by the client in the project.
  • The specifications for the new car model included safety features and fuel efficiency.
Context #3 | Noun

technology

Detailed information about the design and features of a device or system.

Synonyms

details, features

Examples of usage

  • The technical specifications of the new laptop were impressive.
  • Before purchasing the camera, I checked the specifications for resolution and zoom capabilities.
  • Make sure to read the specifications of the software before installing it on your computer.

Translations

Translations of the word "specifications" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especificações

🇮🇳 विशेषताएँ

🇩🇪 Spezifikationen

🇮🇩 spesifikasi

🇺🇦 специфікації

🇵🇱 specyfikacje

🇯🇵 仕様

🇫🇷 spécifications

🇪🇸 especificaciones

🇹🇷 şartname

🇰🇷 사양

🇸🇦 مواصفات

🇨🇿 specifikace

🇸🇰 špecifikácie

🇨🇳 规格

🇸🇮 specifikacije

🇮🇸 tæknilýsingar

🇰🇿 спецификациялар

🇬🇪 სპეციფიკაციები

🇦🇿 spesifikasiyalar

🇲🇽 especificaciones

Etymology

The word 'specifications' originated from the Latin word 'specificationem', which means a detailed description. Over time, it evolved to refer to explicit requirements or details needed for various purposes, such as product design, construction, or technology. The use of specifications plays a crucial role in ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance in different industries.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,531, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.