as specified

[æz ˈspɛsɪfaɪd]
adverbial phrase
conforme especificado
1. in accordance with details that have been clearly stated or written down; as described in instructions or requirements
Please fill out the form as specified in the instructions.
Por favor, preencha o formulário conforme especificado nas instruções.
2. in the manner or according to the conditions that were previously mentioned or agreed upon
The project must be completed as specified in the contract.
O projeto deve ser concluído conforme especificado no contrato.
3. following exact requirements or predetermined standards
Mix the ingredients as specified in the recipe.
Misture os ingredientes conforme especificado na receita.
This phrase is heavily used in formal, professional, and technical contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It appears frequently in legal documents, contracts, technical manuals, and official instructions. In Brazil, it maintains the same formal register and is considered essential language for business communication and compliance documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
as statedas outlinedas requiredas indicatedas detailedin accordance with
Antonyms / Antônimos
differentlyotherwisearbitrarilycontrary to instructions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conforme especificado
Standard usage in business, legal, and technical contexts
General Brazilian
como especificado
Slightly less formal alternative
Portugal
conforme especificado
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; standard formal phrasing
Technical/Legal
nos termos especificados
More formal legal or technical variant

Related Words

specificationspecifiedspecifyaccording torequirementinstruction

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow as specified
do as specified
proceed as specified
maintain as specified
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