ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Specification

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Specification is a noun meaning An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. An act of specifying.

Example Sentences

The contractor followed the architect’s specifications.
Each computer is built to the customer’s exact specification.
The product failed to meet the required safety specifications.

Word Forms

Synonyms for specification

Depending on context, synonyms include stipulation, spec.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include spec, stipulation, enumeration, workbook, monograph, designation.

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