specification

noun/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #5,702 most common English word

Meaning

a detailed description of the design, materials, or requirements for something.

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Example sentence

The engineer reviewed the technical specification before starting the project.

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