specification
noun
spec·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌspe-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
ˌspes-fə-
1
: the act or process of specifying
2
a
: a detailed precise presentation of something or of a plan or proposal for something
—usually used in plural
b
: a statement of legal particulars (as of charges or of contract terms)
also
: a single item of such statement
c
: a written description of an invention for which a patent is sought
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Detailed specifications were being analyzed, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Apple’s MacBook Is A Single Point Of Failure Apple has spent years stubbornly not adding popular features and specifications to the iPhone.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
However, check with a staffer on the heights and specifications needed during the booking process so adjustments can be made in advance.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The new specifications are still in draft so that people can review and provide comments — they’re not adopted by password managers just yet.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
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Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Apple’s MacBook Is A Single Point Of Failure Apple has spent years stubbornly not adding popular features and specifications to the iPhone.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
However, check with a staffer on the heights and specifications needed during the booking process so adjustments can be made in advance.
—Josh Rivera, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
The new specifications are still in draft so that people can review and provide comments — they’re not adopted by password managers just yet.
—Jay Peters, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for specification
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“Specification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specification. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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specification
noun
spec·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌspes-(ə-)fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of specifying
2
a
: a description of work to be done or materials to be used
—usually used in plural
the architect's specifications for a new building
b
: a single specified item
Legal Definition
specification
noun
spec·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌspe-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: a detailed precise presentation of something or of a plan or proposal for something: as
a
: a written statement containing a description of particulars (as of charges or contract terms)
b
: a written description of an invention or discovery for which a patent is sought that embodies the manner and process of making and using the invention or discovery and concludes with a claim of that aspect for which the applicant demands credit
c
: a written description of construction work to be done forming part of the contract
—usually used in pl.
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