specifications review

[/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz rɪˈvjuː/]
nounpl: specifications reviews
revisão de especificações
1. A formal examination and evaluation of technical specifications, requirements, or detailed descriptions of a product, service, or system to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standards
The specifications review revealed several discrepancies between the design document and the actual requirements.
A revisão de especificações revelou várias discrepâncias entre o documento de design e os requisitos reais.
2. A quality assurance process in engineering, software development, or manufacturing where specifications are scrutinized for feasibility, clarity, and adherence to organizational standards
Before production begins, we need to conduct a thorough specifications review with all stakeholders.
Antes da produção começar, precisamos conduzir uma revisão de especificações completa com todas as partes interessadas.
Specifications review is a critical phase in product development across industries in both the USA and Brazil. In the USA, it's particularly emphasized in software development (Agile/Waterfall methodologies) and engineering. In Brazil, this practice is increasingly adopted in tech companies and manufacturing sectors, especially in São Paulo's tech ecosystem. The term reflects the globalization of quality assurance processes and formal project management practices.
NYC Slang
spec review (abbreviated, commonly used in tech and finance sectors)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
specification auditrequirements reviewdesign reviewtechnical reviewspecification validation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
revisão de especificações
Standard term used in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
revisão de especificações / análise de specs
More technical/corporate usage; 'specs' is commonly used in tech hubs
Portugal
revisão de especificações / análise de requisitos técnicos
Similar to Brazilian usage with occasional preference for 'análise de requisitos'
USA
specifications review / spec review
Common in engineering, software development, and manufacturing industries

Related Words

specificationstechnical requirementsquality assurancedesign documentcompliance checkvalidation processengineering review

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the microscope (subjected to careful review)
going through with a fine-tooth comb (detailed review process)
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