spec

BrE /spɛk/ AmE /spɛk/

noun / verb en → es

1 DOCUMENT [singular] B2

a detailed document or plan, especially one that describes how something should be done or made

especificación, documento técnico

  • spec for something

Collocations technical spec · product spec

  • The company needs to produce a detailed spec before starting the project.

    La empresa necesita producir un documento técnico detallado antes de comenzar el proyecto.

2 SHORT FOR [plural] B2

short for specification or specifications, especially in technical contexts

especificación, especificaciones

  • specs
  • The specs for the new model are impressive.

    Las especificaciones del nuevo modelo son impresionantes.

3 VERB [transitive] C1

to estimate or predict something, often in a rough way

estimar, prever

  • spec something
  • He spec'd the cost of the project at $50,000.

    Él estimó el costo del proyecto en 50,000 dólares.

4 SHORT FOR [transitive] C1

short for speculate or speculated, often in a financial context

especular

  • spec something
  • They spec'd that the market would rise.

    Especularon que el mercado subiría.