ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Spec

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈspɛk/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Spec is a noun meaning (colloquial) Clipping of specification.

Meaning

(colloquial) Clipping of specification.

More Meanings

  1. (colloquial) Clipping of speculation.
  2. Clipping of specialization.
  3. Clipping of specialist.
  4. Clipping of special.
  5. Clipping of spectrum.
  6. (linguistics) Abbreviation of specifier.
  7. (linguistics) Clipping of specifier.

Example Sentences

The specs don't say anything about this behavior.
I've found some professional yards want everything specced out completely while a home builder will just do things the way he wants.
Could they still include the kinds of playful animations Ballinger had specced now that the scenes were more realistic-looking and less whimsical?
And if that is my only criticism, then these trains are pretty well 'specced'. These are an out-and-out commuter train - fast, quiet, and well-designed for their role.

Word Forms

Synonyms for spec

Depending on context, synonyms include specification.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include specification, specifications, tp, cp, standard, specifying.

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