- 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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"Chaplain Emma Roberts, 54, and the Labour chief, 56, share the same haircut, brows, thick-rimmed specs and smile," the paper reports, fashioning a game of "spot the difference".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
In short: The deal’s all about workflows, like storyboarding and tech specs.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
Gibson might not know specs like RPMs or cylinders, but he said he appreciates the “Fast and Furious” characters’ gorgeous cars, including Dominic Toretto’s 1970 Dodge Charger and Brian O’Connor’s late ’90s Mitsubishi Eclipse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
And consumers seem willing to pay around double the price for AI-powered specs than for a “dumb” pair.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 4, 2026
Sweat and specs of splattered oil dotted his face.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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