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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Consumers are not asking to be dazzled by specifications.
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This not only sets a new video specification benchmark for 360° cameras but also provides ample room for post-cropping and creative editing with its higher resolution.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Though lawmakers never passed such a law, the clinic was built with those specifications in mind, including a 120-square-foot surgical suite that’s much larger than what’s needed for most day-to-day procedures.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Tax records and other resources show that the land was purchased in late 2000 for $750,000 by a local attorney and his wife, who, as fans of Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner, built Villa Rosa to their flamboyant specifications.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This not only sets a new video specification benchmark for 360° cameras but also provides ample room for post-cropping and creative editing with its higher resolution.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Though lawmakers never passed such a law, the clinic was built with those specifications in mind, including a 120-square-foot surgical suite that’s much larger than what’s needed for most day-to-day procedures.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 Sep. 2025
Tax records and other resources show that the land was purchased in late 2000 for $750,000 by a local attorney and his wife, who, as fans of Palm Beach architect Addison Mizner, built Villa Rosa to their flamboyant specifications.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2025
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 17 Sep. 2025.
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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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