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

Examples of specification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Property manager fees can reach up to 25% of the monthly rent price, depending on the specifications, according to Apartment List. 3. —Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 15 July 2024

The Company's product offerings are manufactured to certification and compliance requirements across different regional specifications around the world, and the Company is already supplying electrolyzers to customers across four continents to date. —Kansas City Star, 27 June 2024

Experts predict the new bridge will be cable-stayed (a popular modern design), but the span’s specifications will depend upon which builder is selected. —Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024

The standard is based on technologies like AMD's Infinity Architecture and is expected to improve speed and reduce data transfer latency compared to existing interconnect specifications. —Benj Edwards, Ars Technica, 30 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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.