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
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The SkyFall design team has already incorporated the March test results into its performance specifications.
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Omar Kardoudi
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
The company shared no additional specifications publicly yet.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Architectural review committee members should also bear in mind that Florida law bars them from denying applications for hurricane protections that meet the community’s standards and specifications.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
City records show the project’s plan and specifications were approved in March 2025, authorizing the project to bid.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
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Omar Kardoudi
may 13, New Atlas, 13 May 2026
The company shared no additional specifications publicly yet.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
Architectural review committee members should also bear in mind that Florida law bars them from denying applications for hurricane protections that meet the community’s standards and specifications.
—Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
City records show the project’s plan and specifications were approved in March 2025, authorizing the project to bid.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for specification
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“Specification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specification. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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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.
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