change specification

[/tʃeɪndʒ spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: change specifications
especificação de mudança
1. A formal document or request that details modifications to be made to a product, project, or system, including the nature of changes, reasons, impact analysis, and implementation requirements
The change specification outlined all the modifications needed to the software before deployment.
A especificação de mudança delineou todas as modificações necessárias no software antes da implantação.
2. In project management and engineering, a detailed description of alterations required to existing designs, processes, or deliverables
We submitted a change specification to the client for approval of the design modifications.
Submetemos uma especificação de mudança ao cliente para aprovação das modificações de design.
3. A documented change request that includes scope, justification, and technical details of proposed alterations
The change specification was reviewed by the change control board before implementation.
A especificação de mudança foi revisada pelo conselho de controle de mudanças antes da implementação.
This term is widely used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in software development, engineering, and project management fields. It reflects modern corporate practices where formal documentation of changes is essential for quality control and accountability.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
change requestmodification specificationchange orderamendment specificationalteration document
Antonyms / Antônimos
original specificationbaseline specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação de mudança
Standard term used in project management and engineering sectors
São Paulo
especificação de alteração
Alternative term commonly used in corporate and industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
especificação de mudança
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
especificação de alteração / especificação de mudança
Both terms are used; 'alteração' is more common in European Portuguese

Related Words

change controlchange managementtechnical specificationrequirements specificationproject scopeimpact analysischange approvalimplementation plan

Related Idioms & Phrases

submit a change specification
approve a change specification
implement a change specification
review change specifications
change specification approval process
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