spec
Usually specs . specification (def. 2).
built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation: the construction of spec houses.
to provide specifications for: The custom turbocharger was spec'd by our mechanic.
(in a video game) to create or update (a character) by assigning attributes, skills, weapons, armor, and other items that affect the character’s powers, speed, strength, intelligence, etc.: Do your research before you spec your character, because some builds are just not viable and this game does not allow you to re-spec.
Idioms about spec
on spec, made, built, or done with hopes of but no assurance of payment or a sale; without commitment by a client or buyer: ad illustrations done on spec;luxury homes built on spec and sold before completion.
Origin of spec
1Other words from spec
- spec’·er, speck·er, noun
Other definitions for spec. (2 of 2)
special.
specially.
specifically.
specification.
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How to use spec in a sentence
Many of the key specs are surprisingly consistent, given the $400 price difference between the high and low end.
A better look at Apple’s iPhone 12 Pro Max and iPhone Mini | Brian Heater | November 5, 2020 | TechCrunchWith those kinds of specs, you shouldn’t expect to do any heavy computing, but the Raspberry Pi OS is more than capable of handling everyday tasks like email, web browsing, and even some light media consumption.
The $70 Raspberry Pi 400 is a computer crammed into a keyboard | Stan Horaczek | November 4, 2020 | Popular-ScienceIf Google sees that the specs on a given product are the same from site to site, the information within product KPs is more likely to be accurate and useful for potential customers.
How to get the most out of Google’s product Knowledge Panels | George Nguyen | November 2, 2020 | Search Engine LandWe’re lacking some hard specs and a firm price at the moment, but the bike will be jumping into a relatively crowded market.
Harley’s first electric bicycle stands out with its retro style | Stan Horaczek | November 2, 2020 | Popular-ScienceSo check the specs on the models you’re considering before you buy.
Best wireless earbuds: Five things to consider | PopSci Commerce Team | October 30, 2020 | Popular-Science
The sign itself was of a dull, dirty, fly-specked white which ought to have been a sufficient warning to the nice palate.
Tramping on Life | Harry KempIt was a valley shining with the gold of little wheat fields, crimson-specked with poppies.
The Wrong Twin | Harry Leon WilsonUpper parts a brownish gray, specked with black; under parts lighter gray, with lighter streaks of darker gray.
Western Bird Guide | Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed, Harry F. Harvey, and Rex I. BrasherThe three to five eggs have a grayish ground color and are profusely specked and blotched with gray and brownish.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies | Chester A. (Chester Albert) ReedThree to five eggs, pale greenish white, specked with brown.
Bird Guide: Land Birds East of the Rockies | Chester A. (Chester Albert) Reed
British Dictionary definitions for spec (1 of 2)
/ (spɛk) informal /
on spec as a speculation or gamble: all the tickets were sold so I went to the theatre on spec
(prenominal) Australian and NZ speculative: a spec developer
Origin of spec
1British Dictionary definitions for spec. (2 of 2)
specification
speculation
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Other Idioms and Phrases with spec
see on spec.
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