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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The MacBook Neo costs less because its specs are less impressive than other Apple laptops.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
For several weeks, Fanatics took blame for the construction of the new uniforms before MLB and Nike took responsibility for the design and specs of the uniform.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026
But too often, they have descended into acrimony as companies and governments argued over specs or who would get the bulk of the contracts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
When shopping, pay attention to these three specs:
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026
“She caught up her knitting, which had dropped out of her hands, gave me a sharp look through her specs, and said, in her short way, ‘Finish the chapter, and don’t be impertinent, miss’.”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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