proper specification

[ˈprɒpər spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: proper specifications
especificação adequada
1. A detailed and accurate description of requirements, standards, or characteristics that something must meet or possess
The project requires a proper specification of all technical requirements before development begins.
O projeto requer uma especificação adequada de todos os requisitos técnicos antes do desenvolvimento começar.
2. In technical or business contexts, a comprehensive document outlining exact requirements, measurements, quality standards, and performance criteria
Without proper specification of the building materials, the construction project cannot proceed.
Sem a especificação adequada dos materiais de construção, o projeto de construção não pode prosseguir.
3. The act of providing clear, unambiguous details about what is needed or expected
Proper specification of user needs is critical to software development success.
A especificação adequada das necessidades do usuário é crítica para o sucesso do desenvolvimento de software.
In both Brazilian and North American business and technical contexts, 'proper specification' is a formal term widely used in engineering, software development, construction, and project management. In Brazil, it reflects the influence of English technical terminology in corporate environments. Proper specification is considered essential for avoiding project delays, quality issues, and contractual disputes.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
detailed specificationaccurate specificationcomplete specificationrequirement specificationtechnical specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
vague specificationinadequate specificationincomplete specificationambiguous specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação adequada
Most common term used in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
especificação própria
Alternative usage in corporate and engineering sectors
Portugal
especificação apropriada
Preferred term in Portuguese European Portuguese in technical documentation

Related Words

specification documenttechnical requirementsperformance standardsquality criteriarequirement analysisspecification writing

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the proper specification
within proper specification
according to proper specification
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