imprecise specification
[/ɪmprɪˈsaɪs ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: imprecise specifications
especificação imprecisa
1. A detailed description or statement of requirements, features, or conditions that lacks clarity, exactness, or clear boundaries; a specification that is vague, ambiguous, or lacks sufficient detail
The imprecise specification led to misunderstandings between the client and the development team about project requirements.
A especificação imprecisa causou mal-entendidos entre o cliente e a equipe de desenvolvimento sobre os requisitos do projeto.
2. In technical or business contexts, a set of requirements or instructions that does not clearly define all necessary parameters, tolerances, or acceptance criteria
Due to the imprecise specification, the contractor had to make assumptions about what the client actually wanted.
Devido à especificação imprecisa, o contratante teve de fazer suposições sobre o que o cliente realmente queria.
This term is widely used in Brazilian software development, engineering, and business contexts. Poor specifications are a common source of project delays and conflicts. The phrase reflects the importance placed on clear documentation in professional environments, both in Brazil and the USA. In corporate settings, imprecise specifications often lead to additional meetings and clarifications, which is a frequent frustration in agile and traditional project management methodologies.
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