direct specification

[/dɪˈrɛkt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: direct specifications
especificação direta
1. An explicit and unambiguous statement of requirements, parameters, or details without intermediaries or indirect references
The contract requires direct specification of all material costs before the project begins.
O contrato exige a especificação direta de todos os custos de material antes do início do projeto.
2. In technical or programming contexts, the explicit naming and definition of variables, functions, or objects rather than using inference or implicit declaration
Using direct specification of data types improves code clarity and reduces potential errors.
O uso de especificação direta dos tipos de dados melhora a clareza do código e reduz erros potenciais.
3. In procurement or contracting, the clear itemization of goods or services required without ambiguity
Direct specification of components ensures that suppliers provide exactly what is needed.
A especificação direta de componentes garante que os fornecedores forneçam exatamente o que é necessário.
This term is highly valued in Brazilian business and engineering contexts where precision and legal clarity are paramount. In technical and procurement environments, direct specification is seen as essential for avoiding disputes and ensuring project success. Portuguese documents emphasize this term in formal contracts and technical manuals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
explicit specificationdetailed specificationprecise specificationclear definitionunambiguous statement
Antonyms / Antônimos
indirect specificationimplicit specificationvague specificationambiguous definitioninferred specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação direta
Standard term used in technical, legal, and business contexts
São Paulo
especificação direta
Commonly used in engineering and procurement industries
Portugal
especificação direta
Equivalent usage in Portuguese legal and technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
especificação direta
Standard usage, particularly in maritime and industrial sectors

Related Words

specificationrequirementparameterdefinitiondocumentationtechnical specification

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay out direct specifications
spell out direct specifications
call for direct specification
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