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specification

Syllabification: (spec·i·fi·ca·tion)

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Definition of specification

noun

  • an act of describing or identifying something precisely or of stating a precise requirement:give a full specification of the job advertised there was no clear specification of objectives
  • (usually specifications) a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something.
  • a standard of workmanship, materials, etc., required to be met in a piece of work:everything was built to a higher specification
  • a description of an invention accompanying an application for a patent.

Origin:

late 16th century: from medieval Latin specificatio(n-), from late Latin specificare (see specify)

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Definition of specification in the British & World English dictionary