instant specification

[ˈɪnstənt ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: instant specifications
especificação instantânea
1. A detailed and immediate description of requirements, features, or standards that must be met without delay
The client requested an instant specification of all technical requirements before proceeding with development.
O cliente solicitou uma especificação instantânea de todos os requisitos técnicos antes de prosseguir com o desenvolvimento.
2. In software or engineering contexts, a complete set of functional and non-functional requirements provided immediately for urgent implementation
We need an instant specification document to begin the emergency repairs on the system.
Precisamos de um documento de especificação instantânea para começar os reparos de emergência no sistema.
3. A formal statement of exact details or conditions required at the moment of request
The project manager demanded an instant specification of all deliverables for the presentation.
O gerente de projeto exigiu uma especificação instantânea de todos os entregáveis para a apresentação.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, and business environments in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects modern workplace culture emphasizing speed and immediate responsiveness. In Brazilian corporate settings, it's often used in agile development and emergency project management contexts. In the USA, it's common in IT, software development, and manufacturing industries when rapid turnaround is critical.
NYC Slang
ASAP specs
Synonyms / Sinônimos
immediate specificationurgent specificationreal-time specificationon-demand specificationquick specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
gradual specificationdelayed specificationlong-term specificationphased specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação instantânea
Standard term used in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
especificação imediata
Common alternative in business and IT sectors
Rio de Janeiro
especificação urgente
Emphasizes urgency aspect
Portugal
especificação instantânea
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term standardized across Portuguese-speaking regions

Related Words

specificationrequirementdocumentationtechnical specificationsystem specificationdetailed specificationcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the spot specification
here and now specification
specification on demand
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