specification // noun

JOB SPECIFICATION

1 (Manufacturing ) [C, usually pl., U]

detailed information about how sth is or should be designed or made:

the technical specifications of the new model

(= of car)

◆ These houses are built to a high specification.

The part will perform exactly to specification (= exactly as it is supposed to).

Each piece of apparatus was designed to meet exact specifications.

❖ design/product/technical specifications

◆ to agree/change/set specifications

◆ to comply with/conform to/meet specifications

2 (Manufacturing ) [C]

the particular set of features that a machine or a vehicle has:

The regulations for cabs cover age, roadworthiness and vehicle specifications.

3 [C,U]

an act of giving detailed information about what sb wants or expects from sth:

There was no clear specification of objectives.

Where can I find a full specification of the job advertised?

SYN SPEC

• angel investor
• annex
• announce
• announcement
• annual
• annual general meeting
• annual hours contract
• annualized
• annual meeting
• annual report
• annual return
• annuitant
• annuity
• annul
• anomaly
• ANSI
• Ansoff matrix
• answering machine
• answering service
• answerphone
• ante
• anti-
• anti
• anticipatory breach
• anti-competitive