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In some senses, spec is marked as colloquial. Watch for register when choosing this word.
spec
/ˈspɛk/
noun 7adj 3verb 1
Collocations
2ADJ.
removed, single
I bought a computer built to spec with a single graphics card removed for cost savings.
VERB + SPEC
design, meets
The new kitchen design meets spec perfectly, so we can install it next week.
Definitions
noun
1
Clipping of specification.
job spec
The specs don't say anything about this behavior.
2
Clipping of speculation.
This is told in confidence to the servant-man or woman who opens the door—‘be so good as tell the lady as much,’ says the hawker, ‘for really I’m afraid to carry the goods much longer, and I have already sold enough to pay me well enough for my spec—go, there’s a good girl, tell your missus I have splendid goods, and am willing almost to give them away, and if we makes a deal of it, why I don’t mind giving you a handsome present for yourself.’
3
Clipping of specialization.
4
Clipping of specialist.
5
Clipping of special.
verb
1
To specify, especially in a formal specification document.
I've found some professional yards want everything specced out completely while a home builder will just do things the way he wants.
Could they still include the kinds of playful animations Ballinger had specced now that the scenes were more realistic-looking and less whimsical?
adj
1
Clipping of special
2
Clipping of specified
3
Clipping of speculative
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of wor
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
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job spec
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The specs don't say anything about this behavior.
Wiktionary03
We'll go into more depth with all the specs shortly so anyone less well versed in espresso speak will understand what I'm harping on about, but firstly let's just talk about using the machine.
Wiktionary04
I've found some professional yards want everything specced out completely while a home builder will just do things the way he wants.
Wiktionary05
Could they still include the kinds of playful animations Ballinger had specced now that the scenes were more realistic-looking and less whimsical?
Wiktionary06
And if that is my only criticism, then these trains are pretty well 'specced'. These are an out-and-out commuter train - fast, quiet, and well-designed for their role.
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