specs

[speks] /spɛks/
plural noun, Informal.
1.
spectacles; eyeglasses.
2.
specifications.
Origin
1800-10; by shortening

spec

[spek] /spɛk/
noun
1.
Usually, specs. specification (def 2).
2.
speculation.
adjective
3.
built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation:
the construction of spec houses.
verb (used with object), spec'd or specked or specced, spec'ing or specking or speccing.
4.
to provide specifications for:
Their newest truck was spec'd by a computer.
Idioms
5.
on spec, made, built, or done with hopes of but no assurance of payment or a sale; without commitment by a client or buyer:
ad illustrations done on spec; luxury homes built on spec and sold before completion.
Origin
1785-95, Americanism; by shortening
Related forms
spec’er, specker, noun
Examples from the web for specs
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  • The specs can be adjusted by field, but the gist of the difference should be clear.
  • Programming tools provide a way to move beyond detailed specs and build prototypes.
  • Wonderful specs for reading in full daylight and changing font size.
  • Lower priced netbooks have nearly identical specs, so stick with a reputable brand.
  • They still have a lot of their original components-fine grains, specs of cosmic dust, and little molten droplets.
  • Sometimes the message or content of the capture can easily make you forget picture quality or camera specs.
  • Need a specific product then research and buy one after comparing the specs of each.
  • Second, the kidney punch before the author dons his specs isn't particularly convincing.
  • Joe subsequently lost both the golden tablets and magic specs.
British Dictionary definitions for specs

specs

/spɛks/
plural noun (informal)
1.
short for spectacles
2.
short for specifications See specification

spec

/spɛk/
noun
1.
on spec, as a speculation or gamble: all the tickets were sold so I went to the theatre on spec
adjective
2.
(prenominal) (Austral & NZ) speculative: a spec developer
Word Origin
C19: short for speculation or speculative
Word Origin and History for specs

spec

n.

short for specification, 1956. Related: Specs.

Slang definitions & phrases for specs

specs 1

noun

Spectacles; glasses: Oh Lord, I broke my new specs (1807+)


specs 2

noun

The specifications of a blueprint, architectural plan, printing order, etc (1940s+)


spec

noun

The spectacular opening procession of a circus: Mrs Webster rode an elephant in the ''spec'' (1926+ Circus)


spec

Related Terms

on spec


Related Abbreviations for specs

specs

  1. specifications
  2. spectacles (eyeglasses)

spec

  1. speculation
  2. write specifications for
Idioms and Phrases with specs

spec

see: on spec