specification creation

[ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən kriˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: specification creations
criação de especificações
1. The process of developing detailed and precise requirements or descriptions for a product, service, project, or system
The specification creation phase is critical before beginning the software development project.
A fase de criação de especificações é crítica antes de iniciar o projeto de desenvolvimento de software.
2. The act of writing down technical requirements, standards, and parameters that define how something should be built or function
Specification creation involves engineers and stakeholders defining exact tolerances and materials.
A criação de especificações envolve engenheiros e partes interessadas definindo tolerâncias e materiais exatos.
3. The documentation process that establishes clear criteria and expectations for deliverables
Proper specification creation prevents misunderstandings between clients and contractors.
A criação adequada de especificações previne mal-entendidos entre clientes e contratantes.
In Brazil's tech and engineering industries, specification creation is highly valued as a formal process that precedes any major project work. American corporate culture similarly emphasizes detailed specification creation to avoid costly rework, particularly in software development, manufacturing, and construction sectors. This term is part of professional technical vocabulary in both cultures and reflects the importance placed on clear communication and documentation in project management.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specification developmentrequirements definitionspecification writingrequirement specificationtechnical specification drafting
Antonyms / Antônimos
specification eliminationvague requirementslack of definition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
criação de especificações
Most common term used in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
elaboração de especificações
Alternative term preferred in industrial and engineering sectors
Rio de Janeiro
criação de especificações
Standard usage in tech and service industries
Portugal
criação de especificações / elaboração de especificações
Both terms used; slightly more formal in technical documents

Related Words

specificationrequirementsdocumentationtechnical writingproject planningengineering standards

Related Idioms & Phrases

lay out specifications
spell out the requirements
set the specifications in stone
nail down the specs
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