complete specification

[/kəmˈpliːt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: complete specifications / especificações completas
especificação completa
1. A detailed and thorough description of all requirements, features, and technical details of a product, project, or system with no omissions
The engineer provided a complete specification for the new software application before development began.
O engenheiro forneceu uma especificação completa para o novo aplicativo de software antes do desenvolvimento começar.
2. In technical and business contexts, a comprehensive document outlining all functional and non-functional requirements
Without a complete specification, the contractor cannot accurately estimate the project costs.
Sem uma especificação completa, o contratante não pode estimar com precisão os custos do projeto.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'especificação completa' is a critical term in technical and business environments, particularly in engineering, software development, and construction. The phrase emphasizes thoroughness and clarity, reflecting the professional requirement to avoid misunderstandings in project execution. In the USA, the abbreviated 'full specs' is commonly used in casual professional communication, while 'complete specification' is preferred in formal documentation and legal contracts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detailed specificationcomprehensive specificationfull specificationthorough specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
incomplete specificationpartial specificationvague specificationsketchy specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação completa
Standard term used in engineering and business sectors
São Paulo
especificação completa / specs completas
Tech industry often uses anglicism 'specs' informally
Portugal
especificação completa
Identical usage; widely used in technical documentation
USA
complete specification / full specs
Common in engineering, software development, and construction industries

Related Words

technical specificationrequirementdocumentationdesign specificationfunctional requirementscope of work

Related Idioms & Phrases

dot every i and cross every t
leave no stone unturned
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