plural noun
Detailed descriptions of what something must be like, include, or do.
The contractor followed the building specifications exactly.
The product specifications list its weight and battery life.
American English
How to pronounce specifications
nounB2Common word
spehsuhfuhKAYshnz
/ˌspɛ.sə.fəˈkʰeɪ.ʃn̩z/
5 syllables · Stress the fourth syllable.
Form of specification
Detailed descriptions of what something must be like, include, or do.
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plural noun
Formal descriptions of how systems, products, or software should work.
The software specifications define how the payment system must respond.
The device was tested against the network specifications.