Specifications Meaning in English

word · lemma: specification

US

ˌspɛsəfəˈkeɪʃənz

spes-uh-fuh-KAY-shunz

UK

spˌɛsɪfɪkˈeɪʃənz

spes-if-ik-AY-shunz

Definition

Detailed descriptions of the requirements, features, or standards that something must meet, usually referring to technical or design documents.

Usage & Nuances

Common in technical, engineering, and business contexts ('meet the specifications', 'product specifications'). Usually plural. Do not confuse with 'specifics' (details) or 'speculation' (guessing).

• Spanish: especificaciones
• Portuguese (BR): especificações
• Portuguese (PT): especificações
• Chinese (Simplified): 规格 - 说明书
• Chinese (Traditional): 規格 - 說明書
• Hindi: विशिष्टीकरण
• Arabic: المواصفات
• Bengali: বিশেষ উল্লেখ - স্পেসিফিকেশন
• Russian: технические характеристики - спецификации
• Japanese: 仕様
• Vietnamese: thông số kỹ thuật
• Korean: 사양 - 명세서
• Turkish: teknik özellikler - şartname
• Urdu: تفصیلات (تکنیکی) - وضاحتیں
• Indonesian: spesifikasi

Example Sentences

The phone's specifications are listed on the box.

basic

Please check the specifications before buying the computer.

basic

The builder followed the specifications exactly.

basic

Our client sent us new specifications for the project last week.

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If the product doesn’t match the specifications, it will be rejected.

natural

Can you send me the technical specifications by email?

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