How to Use specification in a Sentence
specification
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The researchers say that the specifications of the cannons leave no doubt that the wreck is that of the San Jose.
—Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2018
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But that wasn’t the case when many bridges were built; the guidebook added those specifications in the 1990s.
—Hayes Gardner, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2024
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The defending team is allowed to set the specifications for the boats that the teams will race in.
—Matt Majendie, CNN, 12 June 2018
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The feedlots have the specifications of how much corn to feed their crops down to a science.
—Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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With her own neck on the line, Aubry reshaped the vote to her own specifications.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
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The act seen in the show is Ibarra’s creation, and the equipment for it was built to his specifications.
—Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
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Most of its homes are presold and built to the buyer’s specifications.
—John Sowell, idahostatesman, 23 Apr. 2018
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Most people agree that the blue was good and that there were no specifications in the order.
—Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
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Among the specifications, homes are spaced 10 feet apart to help slow the progression of a fire.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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The tech specifications of the Echo Glow confirm that it's not meant to light up an entire room.
—Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, 26 Dec. 2019
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In less than a minute, a fresh shot of espresso shoots out the nozzles to your specifications.
—Jeffrey Van Camp, WIRED, 21 July 2019
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Utilize sizing charts The brand’s size guide and specifications section can be a great tool to use to get the best fit.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
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David is rude, full of grudges, impatient for the world to live up to his specifications.
—Kyle Smith, National Review, 20 Mar. 2020
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The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.
—USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2020
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The scope begins to creep, along with the specification and budget.
—Matthew Ainsworth, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
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Check the specifications of the coupon program at gardenstylesanantonio.com.
—Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 19 Sep. 2019
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But seeing the price tag of the mattresses that fit his specifications sent him circling back to the idea.
—Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
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There is no theme or size specification, and artists may submit up to three pieces.
—Ysabelle Kempe, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2019
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Nokia says the specification should then be finalized by the end of 2025.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
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Can one of the many hundreds of makers craft a lamp, a chair, or a rug to the exact specifications of a foreign buyer?
—Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2018
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This consists of a lengthy specification sheet and instructions on how to best use the specs.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ark is in the horse country of northern Kentucky, and it was built to the specifications given by God to Noah in Genesis.
—Oliver Whang, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
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They are cooked to order, with specifications as added cheese and onions.
—Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY, 28 May 2018
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The house was built to such specification that there is no finer built house in all of Los Angeles.
—Peter Kiefer, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2018
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Look at the product specifications or ask the salesperson if the faucet has this feature.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
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But the lawsuit claims that Mortimer — who did not match the couple's specifications — used his own sperm.
—Sun-Sentinel.com, 5 Apr. 2018
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Additionally, deadbolts have a specification known as backset, which is the distance of the center of the hole from the edge of the door.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
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That car would be sold as a Volkswagen but with the door open for Porsche to sell a version with an engine of its own specification.
—Andrew Wendler, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2018
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These specifications should not be challenging to hit for most dedicated PC gamers, and players now have high hopes for its Steam Deck prospects.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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Most drywall specifications call for screw spacing to be 16 inches on center for walls.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
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