specification

[spes-uh-fi-key-shuh n] /ˌspɛs ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən/
noun
1.
the act of specifying.
2.
Usually, specifications. a detailed description or assessment of requirements, dimensions, materials, etc., as of a proposed building, machine, bridge, etc.
3.
a particular item, aspect, calculation, etc., in such a description.
4.
something specified, as in a bill of particulars; a specified particular, item, or article.
5.
an act of making specific.
6.
the state of having a specific character.
Origin
1605-15; < Medieval Latin specificātiōn- (stem of specificātiō), equivalent to specificāt(us) (past participle of specificāre to mention, describe; see specific, -ate1) + -iōn- -ion
Related forms
nonspecification, noun
prespecification, noun
respecification, noun
superspecification, noun
Synonyms
4. requirement, condition, qualification.
Examples from the web for specifications
  • Father's specifications for his egg were relentlessly precise.
  • The meat is always fresh, excellent quality, and the butcher prepares it to our specifications.
  • Various all-digital campuses could collaborate to develop specifications for such helpful software as well as open-source tools.
  • Ability to discern user requirements and develop specifications.
  • Clarifying questions that seek to make sense of the specifications of a problem.
  • Designed laboratory layout, recommended software, and specified computer platform and specifications.
  • The kitchen will also make an omelet cooked to your exact specifications.
  • The resort can tailor a honeymoon package to meet the specifications of any newlywed couple.
  • They should have technical specifications for older models.
  • Most of the listings offer detailed technical specifications and reviews from customers and consumer magazines.
British Dictionary definitions for specifications

specification

/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
1.
the act or an instance of specifying
2.
(in patent law) a written statement accompanying an application for a patent that describes the nature of an invention
3.
a detailed description of the criteria for the constituents, construction, appearance, performance, etc, of a material, apparatus, etc, or of the standard of workmanship required in its manufacture
4.
an item, detail, etc, specified
Word Origin and History for specifications

specification

n.

1610s, "act of investing with some quality," from Medieval Latin specificationem (nominative specificatio), from Latin species "kind, sort" (see species) + -ficus, unstressed comb. form of facere "to make, do." Meaning "technical particular" is attested from 1833; short form spec first attested 1956.