Definition of specification
1 : the act or process of specifying
2a : a detailed precise presentation of something or of a plan or proposal for something —usually used in pluralb : a statement of legal particulars (as of charges or of contract terms); also : a single item of such statementc : a written description of an invention for which a patent is sought
Indulge Your Inner Word Nerd
Recent Examples of specification from the Web
-
Generally museums try to maintain 70-degree temperatures and 50 percent relative humidity – a practice stipulated under many art-lending agreements, though some objects may need more particular specifications depending on the material, Barger said.
-
Once the final plans and specifications are prepared, construction bids will be solicited, a contractor selected and the bridge will be closed for the duration of the construction period.
-
Death penalty specifications were dropped as part of the plea agreement.
-
Death penalty specifications were dropped as part of the plea agreement.
-
After a customer selects the colors, cuffs and buttons of the garment, an employee programs the device to crank out a jacket to those specifications.
-
The council voted 4-0 at its meeting Monday night to pursue an agreement with CNA LLC of Forest Hill for engineering and design services and construction specifications for the extension of the road, at a cost of $89,730.
-
Every deck is custom-built to the specifications and needs of the homeowner.
-
The app tells users when a pump is ready for them, set to their specifications, so all a user has to do is put the hose in the gas tank.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'specification'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
1633
First Known Use of specification
1633
SPECIFICATION Defined for English Language Learners
specification
playDefinition of specification for English Language Learners
-
: a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project : an instruction that says exactly how to do or make something
SPECIFICATION Defined for Kids
specification
playDefinition of specification for Students
1 : the act or process of mentioning exactly and clearly
2 : a single item exactly and clearly mentioned
3 : a description of work to be done or materials to be used —often used in pl. building specifications
Law Dictionary
specification
playLegal Definition of specification
: 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 plural
Learn More about specification
-
See words that rhyme with specification Spanish Central: Translation of specification Nglish: Translation of specification for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of specification for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about specification
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up specification? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!