Definition of spec
1 : specification —usually used in plural; also : a single quantity (such as a dimension or a measure of performance) describing a product especially as part of a specification
2 : speculation built the house on spec
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Examples of spec in a Sentence
parts built according to spec
Recent Examples of spec from the Web
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Information on pricing, release dates, game content, or even full specs aren't on the cards right now.
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In a field in Grant County, the Ark Encounter, a massive Noah's Ark built to scale based on specs in the Bible, will celebrate its first anniversary July 7.
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Over the weekend, XDA Developers obtained spec information on the upcoming Google Pixel 2 line.
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New mansion, same amore In the Trousdale section of Beverly Hills, a spec house built on the site of Rat Pack star Dean Martin’s former residence has been introduced to the market for $27.95 million.
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On a phone so otherwise spec-heavy, that feels like a weird oversight.
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An indie TV pilot differs from a network pilot in an important way — because it is made and funded independently on spec, producers will use the pilot as a calling card of sorts in the hopes of selling the series to a network or streaming service.
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The motion on Monday said the MEDC participation was contingent upon NT Windows completing the facility, receiving a certificate of occupancy and getting a tenant for the spec building.
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The eatery, which specializes in gourmet hot dogs, will open in a spec restaurant built on the site of an old shoe repair shop.
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Origin and Etymology of spec
by alteration
spec
Definition of spec
specced
orspec'd
play \ˈspekt\;speccing
transitive verb
: to write specifications for
First Known Use of spec
1965
SPEC Defined for English Language Learners
spec
playDefinition of spec for English Language Learners
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: a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project ( US )
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spec
Legal Definition of spec
specced
orspec'd
\ˈspekt\ playspeccing
\ˈspe-kiŋ\: to write specifications for
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