- plural of spec.
specs
Americanplural noun
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short for spectacles
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short for specifications See specification
Etymology
Origin of specs
First recorded in 1800–10; by shortening
Example Sentences
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Her specs do have a new feature, though: an AI agent voiced by Kylie herself.
From Salon • Jul. 2, 2026
In short: The deal’s all about workflows, like storyboarding and tech specs.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
I had low expectations but, after a week of testing, I find it’s far more capable than specs suggest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026
The MacBook Neo costs less because its specs are less impressive than other Apple laptops.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
And since I can’t see inside, I am not sure how our system specs compare.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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