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specification (spec)

Exact statement of the particular needs to be satisfied, or essentialcharacteristics that a customer requires (in a good, materialmethodprocess,servicesystem, or work) and which a vendor must deliver. Specifications are written usually in a manner that enables both parties (and/or an independentcertifier) to measure the degree of conformance. They are, however, not the same as control limits (which allow fluctuations within a range), and conformance to them does not necessarily mean quality (which is a predictable degree of dependability and uniformity). Specifications are divided generally into two main categories: (1) Performance specifications: conform to knowncustomer requirements such as keeping a room's temperature within a ...
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The project plan laid out for the new apartment complex was very detailed and required the contractor to complete each specification in a timely manner.
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