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Common collocations with specification in American Collocation

specification noun countable

US /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

exact or detailed

comprehensive
correct
detailed
exact
precise

A good designer will need detailed specifications before they can make anything.

asked for

recommended
required

You will therefore need a computer of the recommended specification, together with internet access.

complete

complete
full

Please refer to the catalogue page for full specifications.

strict

exacting
rigorous
strict
stringent
tight

The army had strict specifications regarding who could enlist and become soldiers.

minimum or standard

basic
minimum
standard

You will require a computer that meets the minimum specification.

original/new

new
original

The units will have to be returned to their original specification upon termination of the tenancy.

technical

functional
mechanical
technical

Click here to check your technical specification or download the required software

do what is necessary to fulfil a specification

adhere to
comply with
conform to
fulfil
match
meet
satisfy

Because all of our products conform to European Community specifications you can be assured of their quality.

be better than a specification

exceed

Our new model exceeds the government’s specifications for fuel efficiency.

change a specification

alter
amend
change
improve
refine
revise

The tenders came in substantially over budget, so we revised the specification.

prepare or create a specification

develop
devise
draft
draw up
formulate
give
lay down
prepare
produce
set
write

In 1979, the Army drafted specifications for a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle.

state clearly what a specification is

define
describe
detail
establish

The report defines the minimum specification for plasma used in televisions.