tight specification

[/taɪt ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: tight specifications
especificação rigorosa
1. A detailed and strict set of requirements or standards that leave little room for variation or deviation
The client provided a tight specification for the software development project, requiring exact compliance with all parameters.
O cliente forneceu uma especificação rigorosa para o projeto de desenvolvimento de software, exigindo conformidade exata com todos os parâmetros.
2. Precise technical requirements with narrow tolerances in engineering or manufacturing
The manufacturing process requires tight specifications to ensure product quality and consistency.
O processo de fabricação requer especificações rigorosas para garantir a qualidade e consistência do produto.
The term 'tight specification' is widely used in engineering, software development, and manufacturing industries in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazilian business culture, adherence to tight specifications is often emphasized as a mark of professionalism and quality assurance. The concept reflects the importance of precision in industries where compliance and standardization are critical for safety and product integrity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
strict specificationstringent requirementprecise specificationdetailed specificationnarrow tolerance specification
Antonyms / Antônimos
loose specificationvague requirementflexible specificationgeneral guideline

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificação rigorosa
Most common term used in technical and business contexts
São Paulo
especificação apertada
Alternative technical term, more colloquial in industrial settings
Rio de Janeiro
especificação restrita
Less common but understood in formal technical documentation
Portugal
especificação rigorosa
Same as Brazilian Portuguese, standard technical terminology

Related Words

specificationrequirementtolerancestandardcomplianceengineering specification

Related Idioms & Phrases

leave no room for error
by the book
follow to the letter
stick to the specifications
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