American English pronunciation

How to pronounce specifications

IPA transcription: [s,pɛsəfə'keɪʃənz]

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Noun

  • a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work

  • naming explicitly

  • (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention

  • a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement

Usage examples

  • Anthro artist Danny Valentini drew the first girl using specifications from McGuinness.
  • The specifications of the car have not been released to the public.
  • Their specifications may have dictated some of the rifle's characteristics.
  • Information about engine specifications, prices and fuel consumption are next to each car.
  • The specifications of bullion are often regulated by market bodies or legislation.
  • These additional specifications will often be used in the verification of a design.
  • In order to deal with large specifications some structuring capabilities have been introduced.
  • These specifications were updated the following year and several British manufacturers tendered their ideas.
  • Only by reviewing its associated artifacts, someone can conclude if the specifications are met.
  • Epigram's type system is strong enough to express program specifications.