project specification

[/ˈprɒdʒekt ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: project specifications / especificações de projeto
especificação de projeto
1. A detailed written description of the requirements, scope, objectives, and technical details of a project
The project specification outlines all the deliverables and timelines for the software development.
A especificação de projeto descreve todos os entregáveis e prazos para o desenvolvimento de software.
2. A formal document that defines what needs to be built, how it should function, and the standards it must meet
Before construction begins, the architect must prepare a comprehensive project specification.
Antes do início da construção, o arquiteto deve preparar uma especificação de projeto abrangente.
3. Technical requirements and parameters that guide project implementation and quality assurance
The project specification includes performance metrics and quality standards.
A especificação de projeto inclui métricas de desempenho e padrões de qualidade.
In both Brazilian and American business cultures, project specifications are critical legal and operational documents. In Brazil, they are often more formally detailed due to regulatory requirements, while in the USA they tend to be more flexible and iterative, especially in tech startups. The term is widely used in construction, engineering, software development, and project management across both countries.
NYC Slang
the spec / the project spec
Synonyms / Sinônimos
project requirementsrequirements documentproject plantechnical specificationscope document
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague guidelinesinformal agreement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação de projeto
Standard term used in business and technology contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
especificação do projeto
Slight variation using 'do' instead of 'de', commonly used in corporate settings
Portugal
especificação do projecto
Portuguese spelling uses 'projecto' instead of 'projeto'
Technical/IT communities
spec de projeto
Informal abbreviation 'spec' commonly used in software development environments

Related Words

scope of workdeliverablesrequirements gatheringproject chartertechnical documentationstatement of workproject scope

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to the specification
meet the project specifications
define the specifications
within specification
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