Definitions

1. verb

to state or describe something in detail, especially to make it clear or exact.

“The company will specify the materials needed for the project in the contract.”

2. verb

to fix or determine something precisely.

“The engineer had to specify the exact coordinates of the satellite’s orbit.”

3. noun

a particular or exact detail or description.

“The instruction manual includes a specification for the correct usage of the tool.”

4. noun

a technical description or detail.

“The manufacturer published the specification of the new smartphone model.”

5. verb

to name or state something exactly, especially in a formal or official way.

“The lawyer had to specify the name of the defendant in the court documents.”