specification
noun
spec·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌspe-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
ˌspes-fə-
1
: the act or process of specifying
2
a
: a detailed precise presentation of something or of a plan or proposal for something
—usually used in plural
b
: a statement of legal particulars (as of charges or of contract terms)
also
: a single item of such statement
c
: a written description of an invention for which a patent is sought
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The Pixel 9a’s ability to highlight the potential of artificial intelligence on lower specification devices, the ability to deliver a new camera experience through software, and the bland design that leaves room for innovation and styling will all be noted by Google’s manufacturing partners.
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, Steve Crocker at the University of California, Los Angeles, was working on a set of software specifications for the host computers.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Most people agree that the blue was good and that there were no specifications in the order.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
China has engineers who can meet the high quality specifications on Apple products and the U.S. doesn’t have that great a number of engineers with those same skills, Harwit said.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
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Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
In the meantime, Steve Crocker at the University of California, Los Angeles, was working on a set of software specifications for the host computers.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
Most people agree that the blue was good and that there were no specifications in the order.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
China has engineers who can meet the high quality specifications on Apple products and the U.S. doesn’t have that great a number of engineers with those same skills, Harwit said.
—Los Angeles Times, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specification
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“Specification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specification. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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specification
noun
spec·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌspes-(ə-)fə-ˈkā-shən
1
: the act or process of specifying
2
a
: a description of work to be done or materials to be used
—usually used in plural
the architect's specifications for a new building
b
: a single specified item
Legal Definition
specification
noun
spec·i·fi·ca·tion
ˌspe-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən
: a detailed precise presentation of something or of a plan or proposal for something: as
a
: a written statement containing a description of particulars (as of charges or contract terms)
b
: a written description of an invention or discovery for which a patent is sought that embodies the manner and process of making and using the invention or discovery and concludes with a claim of that aspect for which the applicant demands credit
c
: a written description of construction work to be done forming part of the contract
—usually used in pl.
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