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
Examples of spec in a Sentence
Noun
parts built according to spec
Recent Examples on the Web
Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Polestar 3 And 4 EV buyers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of these two Polestar SUVs, and the Sino-Swedish company brought both to its New York stand for the announcement of the 4’s pricing and specs.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Academic researchers have shared open-source methods for converting existing inkjet printers to build their own microarrays, albeit with specs that are much more modest than the commercial systems.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
Other specs include support for LPDDR5x memory, UFS 4.0 storage, up to 24GB of RAM, triple-frequency GNSS for more accurate location, and enterprise level security.
—Sarah Lord, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Fun fact: the 5G Power’s internal codename appears to be Cancun and the Moto G’s is Fogo, based on the file names of the spec sheets Motorola shared with me.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024
Nine one-story data hall spec buildings of approximately 2.3 million square feet for future employment users.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Given these specs, these are likely to be highly collectible whiskeys, particularly the ones with older age statements and unique mashbills.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The technical specs include a 2.5-liter I-4 GDI engine that produces 191 horsepower and 181 lb of torque, matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2024
Those seeking to maximize towing capacity should spec the V-8, which can tow 7200 pounds; V-6 models carry a 6200-pound tow rating.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
For serious clients, Gulfstream will build a single seat to spec and deliver it to their office or home for a trial run.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
Anyone with an internet connection and a dream can spec a big-dollar item online—cars, yachts, and aircraft are all fair game in the virtual world.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
Even the banquettes, which look as if they were ripped out of a diner, were built to spec before being painted and delicately slipcovered, and the central shelving system, which could have been in my grandfather’s den, was constructed from a shipping palette, among other materials.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2023
Attractive new styling, more ways to spec the hybrid powertrain, spacious cabin.
—Car and Driver, 22 Feb. 2023
What to Consider Safety Standards Some work boots are made to spec for different trades, but the general minimum requirement at most job sites is toe protection.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2023
As if the 1s didn’t already stand out in a crowd, customers can spec their builds according to personal preference.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2023
Noun
Though a small percentage of clients buy a car in a standard off-the-rack spec, most take advantage of the program, coming to the automaker’s headquarters in Molsheim to engage with the protocol.
—Brett Berk, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2024
Polestar 3 And 4 EV buyers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of these two Polestar SUVs, and the Sino-Swedish company brought both to its New York stand for the announcement of the 4’s pricing and specs.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Academic researchers have shared open-source methods for converting existing inkjet printers to build their own microarrays, albeit with specs that are much more modest than the commercial systems.
—Phillip W. Barth, IEEE Spectrum, 25 Mar. 2024
Other specs include support for LPDDR5x memory, UFS 4.0 storage, up to 24GB of RAM, triple-frequency GNSS for more accurate location, and enterprise level security.
—Sarah Lord, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
Fun fact: the 5G Power’s internal codename appears to be Cancun and the Moto G’s is Fogo, based on the file names of the spec sheets Motorola shared with me.
—Allison Johnson, The Verge, 12 Mar. 2024
Nine one-story data hall spec buildings of approximately 2.3 million square feet for future employment users.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
Given these specs, these are likely to be highly collectible whiskeys, particularly the ones with older age statements and unique mashbills.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 Mar. 2024
The technical specs include a 2.5-liter I-4 GDI engine that produces 191 horsepower and 181 lb of torque, matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
Verb
And there's no longer an option to spec the XLT trim truck with the larger capacity battery.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 3 Jan. 2024
Those seeking to maximize towing capacity should spec the V-8, which can tow 7200 pounds; V-6 models carry a 6200-pound tow rating.
—Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 15 Aug. 2023
For serious clients, Gulfstream will build a single seat to spec and deliver it to their office or home for a trial run.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
Anyone with an internet connection and a dream can spec a big-dollar item online—cars, yachts, and aircraft are all fair game in the virtual world.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
Even the banquettes, which look as if they were ripped out of a diner, were built to spec before being painted and delicately slipcovered, and the central shelving system, which could have been in my grandfather’s den, was constructed from a shipping palette, among other materials.
—Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2023
Attractive new styling, more ways to spec the hybrid powertrain, spacious cabin.
—Car and Driver, 22 Feb. 2023
What to Consider Safety Standards Some work boots are made to spec for different trades, but the general minimum requirement at most job sites is toe protection.
—Danny Perez, Popular Mechanics, 13 Apr. 2023
As if the 1s didn’t already stand out in a crowd, customers can spec their builds according to personal preference.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2023
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“Spec.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spec. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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spec
transitive verbˈspek
specced or spec'd
ˈspekt 
; speccing
; speccing
ˈspe-kiŋ
: to write specifications for
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