specification — a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The customer's cake specification was so detailed that it included the exact angle of each strawberry.
- According to the building specifications, we need earthquake-resistant materials.
- My mom's cleaning specifications for my room are more detailed than NASA's rocket blueprints.
specification
NOUN[/ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
a detailed description of the design and materials used to make something
The architect handed over a detailed specification listing every material and measurement.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, the word evolved from the meaning 'to make special' to 'to state explicitly or in detail.' It developed through the verb form meaning 'to make specific' and acquired the sense of detailed description or precise statement of requirements.
Breakdown
specify (from Latin specificare: to make specific) + -ation (noun suffix indicating action or result).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The customer's cake specification was so detailed that it included the exact angle of each strawberry.”
“According to the building specifications, we need earthquake-resistant materials.”
“My mom's cleaning specifications for my room are more detailed than NASA's rocket blueprints.”
“The software doesn't match our original specifications and needs to be modified.”
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