Specs: meaning, definitions and examples

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specs

 

[ speks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Specifications are detailed descriptions of the design and materials used to create a product or system. These specifications outline the requirements and standards that must be met during the manufacturing process.

Synonyms

details, parameters, requirements.

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Word Description / Examples
specs

Use in casual context to refer to specifications, often in technical or product-related discussions.

  • Let's check the specs of this new phone model before buying it
  • The laptop specs are listed on the website
requirements

Used to specify necessary conditions or criteria that must be met, often found in formal or official contexts.

  • These are the requirements for the job position
  • You need to meet all the requirements before the application deadline
details

Used in general contexts where more specific information or small parts of a larger subject are discussed.

  • Can you give me the details of the project? I need to know all the details before making a decision
parameters

Often used in a technical or scientific context to refer to numerical or measurable factors that define a system or set the conditions.

  • We need to set the parameters for the experiment
  • The parameters of the project should be clearly outlined

Examples of usage

  • Before starting production, the engineers reviewed the specs to ensure they were following all the necessary guidelines.
  • The client requested a copy of the specs for the new software update.

Translations

Translations of the word "specs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especificações

🇮🇳 विशेषताएँ

🇩🇪 Spezifikationen

🇮🇩 spesifikasi

🇺🇦 специфікації

🇵🇱 specyfikacje

🇯🇵 仕様

🇫🇷 spécifications

🇪🇸 especificaciones

🇹🇷 özellikler

🇰🇷 사양

🇸🇦 مواصفات

🇨🇿 specifikace

🇸🇰 špecifikácie

🇨🇳 规格

🇸🇮 specifikacije

🇮🇸 tæknilýsingar

🇰🇿 техникалық сипаттамалар

🇬🇪 სპეციფიკაციები

🇦🇿 xüsusiyyətlər

🇲🇽 especificaciones

Etymology

The term 'specs' is a shortened form of 'specifications', which originated in the early 19th century in the context of technical drawings and plans. It has since evolved to refer to detailed descriptions and requirements in various fields, especially in technology and manufacturing.

See also: spec, specific, specify, specimen.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,018, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.