Specifications
/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
Definitions
A detailed and precise description of something, especially a product or service, outlining requirements, dimensions, materials, and performance characteristics.
/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/
A detailed description or plan.
The construction team followed the building specifications precisely.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're ordering a custom-made cake. The specifications are like the detailed instructions you give the baker: the size, flavors, decorations, and how it should look. It's all the details that make the cake just how you want it!
👶 For kids: Specifications are like the rules for a project. They tell you exactly how to build or make something!
More Examples
The product specifications were clearly outlined in the contract.
We need to review the specifications to ensure they meet the required standards.
How It's Used
"The engineer reviewed the detailed specifications for the new bridge."
"The software team finalized the specifications for the next update."
"Clients must approve the specifications before production begins."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Meet specifications
To satisfy the requirements or details outlined in a set of specifications.
"The product successfully met all the specifications."
Technical specifications
Detailed specifications relating to the technical aspects of a product or system.
"The document contained the technical specifications of the new server."
From Late Latin specificatio, from specificare ('to specify'), from species ('a particular kind').
The term has been used since the early 19th century, originally referring to detailed descriptions of manufactured goods or processes.
Memory tip
Think of the SPECIFICATIONS as a detailed plan for a project.
Word Origin
"to make specific, to define"