technical specification

noun

UK /ˈtɛknɪkəl ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

US /ˈtɛknɪkəl ˌspɛsəfəˈkeɪʃən/

A detailed list that tells exactly how something should be made or work.

The engineers followed the technical specification to build the new robot.

SYNONYMS

specification spec sheet requirements document design document blueprint

RELATED WORDS

standard manual guideline protocol documentation

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A precise description of the performance and design requirements for a product or system.

The technical specification for the phone lists its battery life and screen size.

3. A formal document used in engineering and manufacturing to define materials, dimensions, and tolerances.

The factory must meet every item in the technical specification before shipping the parts.

4. A written statement of detailed functional and non-functional requirements for software.

The development team reviewed the technical specification before starting to code.