immediate specification

[/ɪˈmiːdiət ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
noun phrasefemininepl: immediate specifications / especificações imediatas
especificação imediata
1. A detailed description or requirement that must be provided or implemented without delay or postponement
The immediate specification of the project requirements was necessary to begin construction.
A especificação imediata dos requisitos do projeto era necessária para iniciar a construção.
2. In technical or legal contexts, the precise statement of exact details or conditions that apply directly and urgently
The contract required immediate specification of delivery dates and payment terms.
O contrato exigia a especificação imediata das datas de entrega e termos de pagamento.
3. The act of clearly defining or identifying something in explicit detail at the present moment
Immediate specification of the problem helped the team resolve it quickly.
A especificação imediata do problema ajudou a equipe a resolvê-lo rapidamente.
This term is primarily used in professional, technical, and legal contexts in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. It reflects the modern business emphasis on clarity, efficiency, and prompt action. In Brazil, this phrase is common in project management, construction, and contract law. It emphasizes the importance of precise communication without delay, reflecting contemporary workplace values in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instant specificationurgent specificationdirect specificationexplicit statementprompt definition
Antonyms / Antônimos
delayed specificationpostponed specificationvague descriptionambiguous statement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
especificação imediata
Standard term used in technical, legal, and business contexts
São Paulo
especificação imediata
Common in business and engineering documents
Rio de Janeiro
especificação imediata
Used in formal and technical communications
Portugal
especificação imediata
Less common; prefer 'especificação urgente' or 'definição imediata'

Related Words

specificationrequirementdefinitiondetailed descriptiontechnical specificationimmediate action

Related Idioms & Phrases

need immediate specification
require immediate specification of details
call for immediate specification
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