specific performance
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of specific performance
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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OpenAI and Broadcom didn’t disclose specific performance measures but said a more-detailed technical report will be presented in the coming months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Rather than targeting raw qubit count, the company has shifted its focus to fidelity-driven scaling, ensuring its hardware reaches specific performance benchmarks before increasing system size.
From Barron's ● May 11, 2026
The two men obviously came into the debate with some very specific performance strategies and they both did what they needed to do.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2024
In his ruling, Chalfant sided with the petitioners in ordering the state to commit to specific performance criteria in the event that its activities harmed wildlife and habitat.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2023
It was understood that no one should take another's word for anything, and consequently that no money should pass until specific performance of all the required conditions.
From Frenzied Finance Vol. 1: The Crime of Amalgamated by Thomas William Lawson
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