specification

noun
UK: /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/
US: /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/

  1. A detailed description of how something should be made or done.

    1. The specification for the toy is very simple to follow.
    2. The car was built to the customer's exact specification, including heated seats.

  2. A set of requirements that describe what a product or system must do.

    1. The specification of this project is not very difficult.
    2. The software meets all the required specifications outlined in the project proposal.

  3. The act of clearly identifying or stating something.

    1. The specification was an important part of the negotiation.
    2. A clear specification of your needs will help us to find a solution more quickly.

Synonyms

description blueprint stipulation condition

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "specification" in English means: A detailed description of how something should be made or done., A set of requirements that describe what a product or system must do., The act of clearly identifying or stating something..

The phonetic transcription of "specification" is /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ in British English and /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "specification": description, blueprint, stipulation, condition.

Example usage of "specification": "The specification for the toy is very simple to follow.". More examples on the page.