neglect specification

[nɪˈɡlɛkt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: neglect specifications
negligência na especificação
1. failure to provide detailed or precise requirements, standards, or instructions for a project, product, or service
The project failed due to neglect specification of the client's requirements at the beginning.
O projeto fracassou devido à negligência na especificação dos requisitos do cliente no início.
2. omission or inadequacy in defining technical specifications, parameters, or conditions
Neglect specification of safety standards led to serious complications during construction.
A negligência na especificação dos padrões de segurança causou complicações graves durante a construção.
3. failure to detail or document required features, functionality, or performance metrics
The software development team struggled with neglect specification from the stakeholders.
A equipe de desenvolvimento de software enfrentou dificuldades com a negligência na especificação dos interessados.
This term is primarily used in professional, technical, and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects a common project management issue where inadequate planning and specification lead to delays, cost overruns, or failed deliverables. In Brazilian corporate culture, emphasis on clear specification is increasingly important as companies adopt international project management standards (PMI, PRINCE2).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
failure to specifylack of specificationincomplete specificationpoor specificationinadequate specificationomission of requirements
Antonyms / Antônimos
detailed specificationprecise specificationcomprehensive specificationcomplete specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negligência na especificação
most common translation in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
falta de especificação
alternative used in business and engineering environments
Rio de Janeiro
negligência de especificação
less formal variation, sometimes used in casual professional settings
Portugal
negligência na especificação
same as Brazilian, though 'omissão de especificações' is also used

Related Words

specificationrequirementstechnical documentationproject scopedesign specificationperformance standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

devil is in the details
leave nothing to chance
failure to dot the i's and cross the t's
overlooking the fine print
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