loose specification
[luːs ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: loose specifications
especificação vaga
1. A requirement or instruction that is imprecise, ambiguous, or lacks detailed technical details, leaving room for interpretation
The project failed because the client provided only a loose specification without clear requirements.
O projeto falhou porque o cliente forneceu apenas uma especificação vaga sem requisitos claros.
2. In software development, a set of requirements that does not precisely define all expected behaviors, outputs, or constraints
Working with a loose specification made it difficult for the development team to know when the software was complete.
Trabalhar com uma especificação vaga tornou difícil para o time de desenvolvimento saber quando o software estava completo.
3. A document or set of guidelines that provides general direction but lacks binding technical standards or measurable criteria
The architect's loose specification allowed for creative freedom but caused confusion during implementation.
A especificação vaga do arquiteto permitiu liberdade criativa, mas causou confusão durante a implementação.
In both Brazilian and American corporate cultures, loose specifications are often criticized as a source of project failure. In Brazil, this is commonly addressed through 'reuniões de alinhamento' (alignment meetings) to clarify expectations. In the USA, agile methodologies have partially embraced some flexibility in specifications, though 'loose specs' are still generally viewed negatively in traditional project management contexts.
NYC Slang
wishy-washy specs
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