quick specification

[/kwɪk spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: quick specifications
especificação rápida
1. A brief, concise technical description or set of requirements that outlines the essential features or standards of a product, service, or project without extensive detail
The engineering team provided a quick specification for the new software module.
O time de engenharia forneceu uma especificação rápida para o novo módulo de software.
2. A preliminary or abbreviated version of formal specifications used for initial planning or estimation purposes
Before detailed planning, we need a quick specification of the client's requirements.
Antes do planejamento detalhado, precisamos de uma especificação rápida dos requisitos do cliente.
3. In agile methodology, a condensed outline of features or acceptance criteria for rapid development cycles
The quick specification helped the team start development immediately.
A especificação rápida ajudou o time a começar o desenvolvimento imediatamente.
This term is predominantly used in software development, engineering, and project management contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech startups (especially in São Paulo), abbreviated forms like 'spec rápida' are common. The phrase reflects the influence of agile methodologies and fast-paced development environments typical in tech hubs.
NYC Slang
quick spec / spec sheet (informal abbreviation commonly used in NYC tech offices)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
brief specificationquick requirementspreliminary specificationabbreviated specificationoutline specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
detailed specificationcomprehensive specificationfull specificationformal specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação rápida
Standard term used in tech industry across Brazil
São Paulo
especificação rápida / spec rápida
Common in startup and tech hubs; informal abbreviation 'spec' is frequently used
Rio de Janeiro
especificação rápida
Standard usage in tech and consulting sectors
Portugal
especificação breve / especificação rápida
Both terms are acceptable; 'breve' is more commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Words

requirements gatheringtechnical specificationuser storyagile developmentspecification documentfeature list

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the spec out quickly
quick spec and code
move fast with quick specs
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