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specification
This term carries a heavy weight of precision and authority. It is the language of contracts, engineering, and law, where ambiguity is a liability. When a professional refers to specifications, they are talking about a non-negotiable set of requirements that must be met for a product to be considered successful or compliant.
In a consumer context, such as buying a computer or a car, it shifts toward a list of capabilities. Here, it functions as a benchmark for comparison, allowing a buyer to weigh performance metrics like RAM or horsepower against a competitor's offering.
Countable when referring to a single requirement or a document containing them (the specifications for the project). Uncountable when referring to the general process of being specific (the specification of the parameters).
Meanings
Examples
The contractor followed every specification listed in the architectural blueprints.
The specification of the target area was necessary for the rescue mission.