specification

/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
noun
  1. A detailed description of how something should be made, done, or what it should contain.
    • Please read the job specification before applying for the position.
    • The software specification lists all the features the program must have.
    • The architect followed the specification exactly when building the bridge.
  2. The act of stating something clearly and precisely.
    • The teacher asked for a specification of the project requirements.
    • Her specification of the problem made it easier to solve.
    • The specification of the rules helped everyone understand the game.
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