Spec

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛk/

Spec (noun)

  1. A detailed description of how something should be made or done.
  2. Doing something without knowing if it will succeed or be needed.

Examples

  • The engineer reviewed the spec before starting the project.
  • Please send me the spec for the new software.

Common collocations: technical spec, product spec, review the spec, buy on spec, invest on spec

Spec (verb)

Examples

  • The jeweler spec'd the diamond for flaws.
  • She spec'd the document for errors before submission.