restricted specification

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: restricted specifications
especificação restrita
1. A detailed description or set of requirements that limits or constrains the scope, features, or parameters of something, typically used in technical, legal, or contractual contexts
The software must meet the restricted specification outlined in the contract, limiting it to specific geographic regions.
O software deve atender à especificação restrita descrita no contrato, limitando-o a regiões geográficas específicas.
2. In engineering and procurement, a detailed technical document that defines precise constraints and limitations for a product or service
The restricted specification for the medical device ensured compliance with safety standards.
A especificação restrita para o dispositivo médico garantiu conformidade com os padrões de segurança.
3. Legal or regulatory documentation that prescribes specific conditions or limitations that must be adhered to
Import regulations include a restricted specification on the types of materials allowed.
As regulamentações de importação incluem uma especificação restrita sobre os tipos de materiais permitidos.
This term is predominantly used in formal, technical, and professional environments in both Brazil and Portugal, particularly in software development, engineering, legal contracts, and industrial procurement. It reflects the standardized nature of technical documentation across Portuguese-speaking business contexts and international commerce.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
limited specificationconstrained specificationdetailed constraintbounded specificationconditional requirement
Antonyms / Antônimos
open specificationunrestricted specificationgeneral specificationbroad specification

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação restrita
Standard term used in technical and legal documentation
São Paulo
especificação restrita / especificação limitada
Both terms are used interchangeably in corporate and industrial contexts
Portugal
especificação restrita
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in engineering and legal documents
USA English
restricted specification
Primarily used in engineering, procurement, software development, and legal contexts

Related Words

specificationtechnical specificationrequirementconstraintlimitationcompliancecontractual termsscope definition

Related Idioms & Phrases

within restricted specifications
meet the restricted specification
adhere to restricted specifications
fall outside the restricted specification
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