deferred specification
[dɪˈfɜːrd ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: deferred specifications
especificação adiada
1. A software engineering or programming practice where the detailed specification of requirements, design details, or implementation parameters is postponed to a later stage of development
The team decided on a deferred specification approach to allow for more flexibility during the initial design phase.
A equipe decidiu por uma abordagem de especificação adiada para permitir mais flexibilidade durante a fase de design inicial.
2. In contract or project management, the act of delaying the precise definition of certain terms, conditions, or deliverables until they can be better understood or determined
The contract included a deferred specification clause for technical requirements pending vendor evaluation.
O contrato incluía uma cláusula de especificação adiada para requisitos técnicos pendentes de avaliação do fornecedor.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It gained prominence with the rise of agile software development methodologies, which emphasize flexibility and iterative refinement over comprehensive upfront planning. In Brazilian corporate environments, it reflects a growing adoption of international software development practices.
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