Design Specification

[/dɪˈzaɪn ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: Design Specifications / Especificações de Design
Especificação de Design
1. A detailed document that outlines the requirements, features, and technical details of a product, system, or software before development begins
The design specification clearly defines all the user interface elements and their interactions.
A especificação de design define claramente todos os elementos da interface do usuário e suas interações.
2. A comprehensive set of standards and parameters that guide the creation and development of a design
Engineers reviewed the design specification to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Os engenheiros revisaram a especificação de design para garantir conformidade com as regulamentações de segurança.
3. Documentation that serves as a blueprint for designers, developers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements
The design specification was approved by all stakeholders before the development phase began.
A especificação de design foi aprovada por todas as partes interessadas antes do início da fase de desenvolvimento.
In both Brazilian and American tech industries, 'Design Specification' is a critical document in agile and waterfall development methodologies. Brazilian companies increasingly adopt English terminology in tech contexts, often using 'Design Spec' or 'Specs' informally while maintaining the Portuguese 'Especificação de Design' in formal documentation. This term is essential in software development, product design, and engineering fields.
NYC Slang
The 'spec' or 'design spec' is commonly used as shorthand in tech companies and design studios across NYC
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Design DocumentTechnical SpecificationDesign BriefSpecification DocumentRequirements Document
Antonyms / Antônimos
Vague outlineInformal sketch

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Especificação de Design
Standard term used in tech and design industries across Brazil
São Paulo
Especificação de Design / Specs
Tech hubs often use English term 'Specs' informally alongside Portuguese version
Rio de Janeiro
Especificação de Design
Common in software development companies; sometimes abbreviated as 'Esp. de Design'
Portugal
Especificação de Design / Especificação Técnica de Design
Portuguese variant may use more formal terminology; similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

RequirementsPrototypeDevelopmentUser InterfaceArchitectureDocumentationWireframeMockup

Related Idioms & Phrases

Follow the spec to the letter
On-spec development
Spec-driven design
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