specification approval

[/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən əˈpruːvəl/]
nounpl: specification approvals
aprovação de especificação
1. formal authorization or acceptance of detailed technical requirements, standards, or descriptions for a product, service, or project
The specification approval from the client ensures that all requirements have been met before production begins.
A aprovação de especificação do cliente garante que todos os requisitos foram atendidos antes do início da produção.
2. the process of validating and confirming that detailed specifications meet predetermined criteria and quality standards
Specification approval is required before we can proceed with the manufacturing phase.
A aprovação de especificação é necessária antes de prosseguirmos para a fase de fabricação.
3. official sign-off on technical documentation defining the exact characteristics and parameters of a deliverable
The engineering team completed the specification approval document for the new software module.
A equipe de engenharia completou o documento de aprovação de especificação para o novo módulo de software.
This is formal business and technical terminology widely used in Brazil's manufacturing, automotive, and software industries. In Brazil, particularly in São Paulo's industrial sector, the term 'homologação' is often preferred. In the USA, this phrase is standard in quality assurance, engineering, and project management documentation. The approval process is critical in regulated industries such as aerospace, automotive, and pharmaceuticals in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specification sign-offtechnical approvalrequirements approvaldesign approvalspecification validation
Antonyms / Antônimos
specification rejectionspecification denialspecification disapproval

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aprovação de especificação
most common usage in business and engineering contexts
São Paulo
aprovação de especificação / homologação de especificação
homologação is frequently used in industrial and automotive sectors
Portugal
aprovação de especificação / validação de especificação
validação is also commonly used in Portuguese European contexts
USA
specification approval
standard terminology in engineering, manufacturing, and software development industries

Related Words

specificationapproval processtechnical reviewquality assuranceproject requirementsdocumentationcompliance

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the green light on specifications
sign off on specifications
give the thumbs up to specifications
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