specification
noun
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Definition of specification
1
: the act or process of specifying
2a
: 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
Examples of specification in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Last year, a free made-to-measure option was added for shearling, enabling customers to tailor orders to their personal specifications, and in turn, reducing waste. — Fortune, "Canadian Brand Therma K艒ta Is on a Mission to Make Outerwear Cool," 25 Aug. 2019 The ability to modify category data is actually not a flaw in the 5G specification itself, but an implementation issue perpetuated by carriers. — Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, "5G Is Here鈥攁nd Still Vulnerable to Stingray Surveillance," 3 Aug. 2019 Sony also says that specification makes its hub the fastest on the market, with transfer speeds of up to 1000 MB/s, at least for the USB-C port. — Chaim Gartenberg, The Verge, "Sony鈥檚 new USB-C hub promises the fastest data transfer and charging yet," 12 July 2019 The crane, a Peiner SK 415-20, should be able to withstand wind up to 95 mph, according to manufacturer鈥檚 specifications on Bigge鈥檚 website. — Dana Branham Sarah Sarder, Dallas News, "Crane company blames high winds for fatal Dallas collapse, says operator followed procedure," 20 June 2019 No one under 4 feet tall is allowed to ride, by manufacturer鈥檚 specifications. — Robert Mccoppin, chicagotribune.com, "5 things to know about Six Flags' new Hangover thrill ride," 25 May 2018 Within hours, according to a Boeing official familiar with the events, Muilenburg was on the phone, explaining Air Force One鈥檚 specifications. — Julie Johnsson, Bloomberg.com, "Boeing Is Killing It by Squeezing Its Suppliers," 14 Feb. 2018 The committee scheduled a meeting with vendors this month to discuss bid specifications. — Melanie Feuk, Houston Chronicle, "Proposed dog park moves forward as River Grove Park reopens in Kingwood," 7 Feb. 2018 Before the city pays a contractor, a city inspector is supposed to verify that the rehab work was done to specifications and budget, the indictment said. — Jason Meisner, chicagotribune.com, "City inspector accused of lying to FBI about relationship with developers involved in Ald. Carrie Austin probe," 18 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'specification.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for specification
specification
noun
English Language Learners Definition of specification
: a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project : an instruction that says exactly how to do or make something
See the full definition for specification in the English Language Learners Dictionary
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Kids Definition of specification
1
: the act or process of mentioning exactly and clearly
2
: a single item exactly and clearly mentioned
3
: a description of work to be done or materials to be used
—often used in pl. building specifications
specification
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Legal Definition of specification
: 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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