SPEC

/spek/

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Definition

Noun:
- A detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work: A "spec" is a precise, often technical, document that outlines the requirements, dimensions, materials, and standards for constructing, manufacturing, or developing something.
- (Informal) Short for "speculation" or "speculative": In informal contexts, particularly in business or finance, "spec" can refer to an activity or venture undertaken with the hope of profit but with the risk of loss.

Examples of Usage

Noun (Design Criteria):
- The engineer wrote a detailed spec for the new software module.
- Before building the house, the architect provided the builder with the specs.
Noun (Informal: Speculation):
- He bought the old building on spec, hoping to renovate and sell it for a profit.
- It was a pure spec investment, not based on any firm orders.

Advanced Usage

"to spec" (Phrasal Verb/Verb): To build or manufacture something according to provided specifications.
- The car was custom-built to the client's exact spec.
"off spec" (Adjective Phrase): Not meeting the required specifications or standards.
- The batch of components was rejected because they were off spec.

Variants and Related Words

Specification (n): The full, formal term for "spec," meaning a detailed description of requirements.
- Please review the technical specification before proceeding.
Speculative (adj): Based on conjecture or risk rather than knowledge. Related to the informal meaning of "spec."
- His investment was highly speculative.

Synonyms

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Spec out (phrasal verb): To prepare or write the specifications for something.
- We need to spec out the project requirements before the meeting.

Related Idioms

On spec: Doing something (like work or an investment) without a prior agreement or order, hoping it will be accepted or profitable.
- The writer submitted the article on spec, with no guarantee of payment.

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