work specification
[/wɜːrk ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounpl: work specifications
especificação de trabalho
1. A detailed written description of the tasks, requirements, standards, and procedures that must be followed to complete a project or job
The work specification outlined all the requirements for the construction project, including materials, timelines, and quality standards.
A especificação de trabalho delineou todos os requisitos do projeto de construção, incluindo materiais, prazos e padrões de qualidade.
2. A formal document that defines the scope, deliverables, and performance expectations for a contracted service or work assignment
Before bidding on the contract, the contractor reviewed the work specification to understand what was expected.
Antes de fazer uma proposta para o contrato, o empreiteiro revisou a especificação de trabalho para entender o que era esperado.
3. Technical documentation that specifies how work should be executed, including methods, standards, and acceptance criteria
The engineer prepared a detailed work specification for the software development team.
O engenheiro preparou uma especificação de trabalho detalhada para a equipe de desenvolvimento de software.
In Brazil, work specifications are critical in formal business environments, particularly in construction, engineering, and manufacturing sectors. They reflect the formal legal and contractual nature of professional work relationships. In the USA, work specifications are essential for clear communication between employers and contractors, reducing disputes and ensuring accountability. The document serves as both a guide and a legally binding reference in contract disputes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the work specification to the letter
meet the work specification requirements
deviation from work specification
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