specification
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.
Noun
Examples
The contractor followed the architect’s specifications.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An act of specifying.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “specification” mean?
An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.
Is “specification” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.