changeable specification

[ˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: changeable specifications
🇧🇷 especificação alterável
1. A technical requirement or detailed description of a product, service, or system that is subject to modification or revision during development, production, or implementation
The software project included several changeable specifications that could be adjusted based on client feedback.
O projeto de software incluía várias especificações alteráveis que poderiam ser ajustadas com base no feedback do cliente.
2. In engineering and project management, requirements or standards that are not fixed and may be updated as conditions or needs evolve
Due to market demands, the changeable specification allowed for modifications to the product design.
Devido às demandas do mercado, a especificação alterável permitiu modificações no design do produto.
💡 This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, especially in São Paulo's startup scene, the concept of changeable specifications reflects the agile methodology prevalent in software development. In American business culture, particularly in Silicon Valley and tech hubs, this flexibility is seen as essential for innovation and rapid iteration. The term reflects a modern management philosophy that prioritizes adaptability over rigid planning.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
flexible specificationvariable specificationmodifiable specificationadjustable requirementmutable specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
fixed specificationrigid specificationimmutable specificationunchangeable requirementstatic specification

Regional Variations

🌐
General Brazilian Portuguese
especificação alterável
Standard technical term used in engineering and software development contexts
🏙️
São Paulo
especificação flexível
Alternative commonly used in São Paulo's tech industry
🌴
Rio de Janeiro
especificação adaptável
Variant term used in Rio's business and technical sectors
🇵🇹
Portugal
especificação modificável
Portuguese standard uses this variant for changeable specifications

Related Words

specification documentrequirement managementtechnical requirementdesign modificationscope change

Related Idioms & Phrases

move the goalposts
keep your options open
build flexibility into the plan
leave room for adjustment
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