lenient specification
[ləˈnɪənt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: lenient specifications
especificação indulgente / especificação flexível
1. A set of requirements or standards that are flexible, permissive, or less strict than typical, allowing for greater tolerance in compliance or interpretation
The lenient specification allowed manufacturers to meet the safety standards with a wider margin of error.
A especificação indulgente permitiu que os fabricantes atendessem aos padrões de segurança com uma margem de erro mais ampla.
2. In technical or contractual contexts, a requirement document with relaxed constraints or acceptance criteria
The project adopted a lenient specification to accommodate different vendor implementations.
O projeto adotou uma especificação flexível para acomodar diferentes implementações de fornecedores.
This term is primarily used in technical, engineering, legal, and business documentation. In Brazil, it's commonly found in quality assurance, software development, and manufacturing industries. The concept reflects a pragmatic approach to standards-setting, balancing strict compliance with practical implementation flexibility.
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