ill-defined specification
[/ɪl dɪˈfaɪnd ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: ill-defined specifications
especificação mal definida
1. A requirement, instruction, or description that lacks clarity, precision, or completeness, making it difficult or impossible to understand what is expected or to implement it correctly
The project failed because the client provided an ill-defined specification that left the development team confused about the exact requirements.
O projeto fracassou porque o cliente forneceu uma especificação mal definida que deixou a equipe de desenvolvimento confusa sobre os requisitos exatos.
2. In software engineering or product development, a specification that contains ambiguities, vague language, or missing critical details
The ill-defined specification led to multiple revisions and delays in the software development cycle.
A especificação mal definida levou a múltiplas revisões e atrasos no ciclo de desenvolvimento de software.
This term is prevalent in international business and software development contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech companies, it reflects the challenge of bridging communication gaps between stakeholders and development teams. In the USA, particularly in Silicon Valley and tech hubs, it's frequently cited as a major cause of project delays and cost overruns. The phrase emphasizes the critical importance of clear communication in professional environments.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy spec; fuzzy requirements
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