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specification

[ spes-uh-fi-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act of specifying.
  2. Usually specifications.
    1. a detailed description or assessment of requirements, dimensions, materials, etc., as of a proposed building, machine, bridge, etc.
    2. Computers. a detailed description of the hardware installed, including the memory capacity, processor speed, and graphics card model.
  3. a particular item, aspect, calculation, etc., in such a description.
  4. something specified, as in a bill of particulars; a specified particular, item, or article.

    Synonyms: , ,

  5. an act of making specific.
  6. the state of having a specific character.


specification

/ ˌɛɪɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of specifying
  2. (in patent law) a written statement accompanying an application for a patent that describes the nature of an invention
  3. a detailed description of the criteria for the constituents, construction, appearance, performance, etc, of a material, apparatus, etc, or of the standard of workmanship required in its manufacture
  4. an item, detail, etc, specified
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Other 51Թ Forms

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of specification1

First recorded in 1605–15; from Medieval Latin 𳦾ھپō- (stem of 𳦾ھپō ), equivalent to 𳦾ھ(ܲ) (past participle of 𳦾ھ “to mention, describe”; specific, -ate 1 ) + -ō- -ion
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Licensed architects, engineers and design professionals could “self-certify” building plans and specifications as compliant with objective building code requirements.

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It says this would give Jamaican rum better protection against competitors, and lead to more drinkers recognising it as a premium product made to high specifications in a certain geographic location.

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Dogs are measured by police to determine whether they fit the size specifications for XL bullies, which are not recognised as a specific breed.

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The project was overseen by cabinet office officials and involved the MHRA, which helped draw up initial specifications and squeezed an approval process that would usually take 18-24 months into just weeks.

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Teams do not reveal the specification in which they were running their cars, and fuel loads and engine modes have a major impact on performance.

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