fixed specification

[FIKST spes-uh-fi-KAY-shun]
nounpl: fixed specifications
especificação fixa
1. A predetermined and unchangeable requirement or standard that defines exact characteristics, dimensions, or performance criteria for a product, service, or system
The contract includes fixed specifications for the building materials that must be used in construction.
O contrato inclui especificações fixas para os materiais de construção que devem ser utilizados.
2. A detailed description of technical requirements that cannot be altered or modified once established
The software development project was delayed due to changing fixed specifications midway through implementation.
O projeto de desenvolvimento de software foi atrasado devido à mudança de especificações fixas durante a implementação.
3. In engineering and manufacturing, a locked set of parameters that define product quality and performance standards
All components must meet the fixed specifications outlined in the quality assurance manual.
Todos os componentes devem atender às especificações fixas descritas no manual de garantia de qualidade.
This term is prevalent in Brazilian technical, engineering, and business sectors. In contract negotiations and manufacturing, 'especificações fixas' are critical to ensure compliance and quality control. The concept reflects the importance of standardization in industrial practices across Brazil and Portugal, where adherence to predetermined specifications is valued in construction, automotive, and technology industries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed requirementsset specificationsrigid specificationslocked specificationsdefined parameters
Antonyms / Antônimos
flexible specificationsvariable specificationsadjustable requirementsopen specifications

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação fixa
Standard term used in technical and commercial contexts
São Paulo
especificação fixa / requisitos fixos
Commonly used in engineering and industrial sectors
Portugal
especificação fixa / requisitos fixados
Often preferred in European Portuguese technical documentation

Related Words

specificationrequirementstandardparametertechnical specificationdesign specificationperformance criteria

Related Idioms & Phrases

locked in specifications
set in stone specifications
fixed and final specifications
non-negotiable specifications
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