specification
Translation
specification, spec, requirement
Examples
The product did not meet the specifications.
The product did not meet the specifications.
Please provide a detailed specification of the design.
Please provide a detailed specification of the design.
Grammar Patterns
a specification for ((sth.)) a specification for the new bridge
Similar Words
Synonyms: requirement, standard, detail, description
Etymology
From Latin 'specificare' (to specify). The '-ation' suffix makes it a noun meaning 'the act of specifying'.
Memory Tips
Often used in the plural, 'specifications' (or 'specs'), especially in technical fields like engineering or IT.