to specification

[tu ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
adverbial phrase
conforme especificação / de acordo com as especificações / conforme prescrito
1. In accordance with the detailed requirements or standards that have been specified; meeting exact predetermined criteria or instructions
The contractor built the house to specification, following all the architectural plans precisely.
O empreiteiro construiu a casa conforme especificação, seguindo todos os planos arquitetônicos com precisão.
2. Manufactured or produced exactly as requested or required, with no deviations from the established standards
All parts must be made to specification to ensure compatibility with the assembly line.
Todas as peças devem ser fabricadas conforme especificação para garantir compatibilidade com a linha de montagem.
This phrase is commonly used in technical, manufacturing, construction, and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in engineering documents, quality control processes, and formal business communications. The phrase emphasizes precision and adherence to predetermined standards, reflecting professional and industrial practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
according to specificationsas specifiedas requiredin accordance with standardsas stipulated
Antonyms / Antônimos
off-specnot to specificationbelow standarddeviating from requirements

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conforme especificação / de acordo com as especificações
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in manufacturing and construction contexts
Rio de Janeiro
conforme especificação
Standard usage in industrial and technical sectors
São Paulo
de acordo com as especificações / conforme o especificado
Common in business and engineering documents
Portugal
conforme especificação / de acordo com as especificações técnicas
Similar usage to Brazil, with slightly more formal technical language

Related Words

specificationspecificationsspecifiedrequirementstandardcriteriablueprintexact

Related Idioms & Phrases

built to spec
made to order
per specifications
meeting specifications
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