specs
word
Definition
Short for 'specifications'—detailed descriptions of how something should be designed or built, or the technical features of a product. Informally, also short for 'spectacles' (eyeglasses).
Usage & Nuances
In tech and engineering, 'specs' almost always means specifications. In casual British English, 'specs' often means glasses/spectacles. Context makes the meaning clear. Common collocations: 'tech specs,' 'product specs,' 'meet the specs,' 'reading specs.'
Example Sentences
He put on his reading specs and opened the book.
basic
Can you send me the specs for the new laptop?
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The product does not meet the required specs.
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We need to nail down the specs before the developers start coding, or we'll end up rewriting everything.
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The phone has impressive specs on paper, but real-world performance is what really matters.
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Grandpa squinted at the menu, then pulled out his specs from his coat pocket with a sigh.
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