a detailed description or assessment of requirements, dimensions, materials, etc., as of a proposed building, machine, bridge, etc.
Computers.a detailed description of the hardware installed, including the memory capacity, processor speed, and graphics card model.
a particular item, aspect, calculation, etc., in such a description.
something specified, as in a bill of particulars; a specified particular, item, or article.
an act of making specific.
the state of having a specific character.
Origin of specification
First recorded in 1605–15; from Medieval Latin specificātiōn- (stem of specificātiō ), equivalent to specificāt(us) (past participle of specificāre “to mention, describe”; see specific, -ate1) + -iōn--ion
specifiable, specific, specific action, specific activity, specifically, specification, specific charge, specific dynamic action, specific epithet, specific gravity, specific heat
IonQ did not release detailed specifications for its new, turbocharged machine.
Startup IonQ drastically ups the quantum computing ante|rhhackettfortune|October 1, 2020|Fortune
It has been updated for the 2020 election, but should only be used as a general guide, as some specifications may have changed.
COVID has created a shortage of poll workers. Here’s how to step in.|Sandra Gutierrez G.|October 1, 2020|Popular Science
Like the X1 Fold, the folding screen phones generally carry premium price tags, compromised specifications, and questions about utility.
Two cutting-edge features have been added to a Lenovo laptop—but will it sell?|Aaron Pressman|September 29, 2020|Fortune
Currently, a team of Clemson University researchers is designing the specifications for the modified Dallara race cars that all competitors will use, said Robert Prucka, an associate professor at Clemson’s department of automotive engineering.
Self-driving cars will hit the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in a landmark A.I. race|jonathanvanian2015|September 19, 2020|Fortune
In addition to normal bike components, like the frame and wheels, e-bike data sheets list motor specifications, a factor that can be helpful in picking between different rides.
Do You Want to Buy an E-Cargo Bike? Read This First.|Joe Lindsey|August 30, 2020|Outside Online
The speculations as to what particular cherry each of the descriptions fits quickly show the futility of specification.
The Cherries of New York|U. P. Hedrick
The result was that he asked Mr. Walcker for a third specification, with certain additions and alterations which he named.
However, he always knew when she meant him, and there was no need of specification.
Madelon|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
But the very slight verbal agreement makes any specification of a common literary source hazardous.
Sources of the Synoptic Gospels|Carl S. Patton
The specification must contain a clear description of the intended invention.
One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed|C. A. Bogardus
British Dictionary definitions for specification
specification
/ (ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən) /
noun
the act or an instance of specifying
(in patent law) a written statement accompanying an application for a patent that describes the nature of an invention
a detailed description of the criteria for the constituents, construction, appearance, performance, etc, of a material, apparatus, etc, or of the standard of workmanship required in its manufacture