noun
- a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
- work done without a contract or commission in hopes of selling it
Usage: informal; short for specification
Usage: informal
verb
- to write specifications for something
Usage: informal
Examples
- The architect reviewed the building specs before starting construction.
- Make sure the computer meets all the technical specs.
- The writer worked on spec, hoping to sell the screenplay later.
- She painted the portrait on spec for the gallery.
- The engineer needs to spec out the new equipment requirements.
- Can you spec the materials needed for this project?
- The job specs were very detailed and specific.