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Specification Definition & Meaning

specification
noun
  1. a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
  2. naming explicitly
  3. (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention
  4. a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement

"Specification" in song lyrics

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  • "custom fishing rod built to specification"
    AOL — AOL
  • "pet data sheet specification"
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  • "sheet rock specification"
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Frequently asked questions

What does specification mean?
a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work naming explicitly (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement
What part of speech is specification?
Specification is a noun.
How many definitions does specification have?
Specification has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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