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 Florida Building Code HVHZ requirements mean construction here follows stricter specifications than most of the country.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Look at the packaging, or if shopping online read the item description, for specifications like size and weight.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
These include secure provenance such as media signed cryptographically, and AI content tools that use the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity specifications.
—Siwei Lyu, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Technical specifications from the Zhanjiang operation indicate that this line can reduce carbon emissions by 50 to 80 percent compared to conventional blast furnace methods.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
Look at the packaging, or if shopping online read the item description, for specifications like size and weight.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025
These include secure provenance such as media signed cryptographically, and AI content tools that use the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity specifications.
—Siwei Lyu, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
Technical specifications from the Zhanjiang operation indicate that this line can reduce carbon emissions by 50 to 80 percent compared to conventional blast furnace methods.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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