Meaning of Spec | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Clipping of specification.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, colloquial
2. Initialism of Species of European Conservation Concern.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
3. Clipping of speculation.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, colloquial
4. A species designated as of conservation concern according to this classification scheme.
5. Clipping of specialization.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
6. Clipping of specialist.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
7. Clipping of special.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
8. Clipping of spectrum.
   abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
9. Abbreviation of specifier.
   abbreviation, alt-of
10. Clipping of specifier.
    abbreviation, alt-of, clipping
11. Clipping of spectacular mark, a type of catch in Australian rules football.
    Australia, abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, informal

Equivalents

Examples

“job spec”

“The specs don't say⟳ anything about this behavior.”

“We'll go into more depth with all the specs shortly so anyone less well versed in espresso speak⟳ will understand⟳ what I'm harping on about, but firstly let's just talk⟳ about using the machine.”

“This is told in confidence to the servant-man or woman who opens the door—‘be so good as tell⟳ the lady as much,’ says the hawker, ‘for really I’m afraid to carry⟳ the goods much longer, and I have⟳ already sold enough to pay⟳ me well enough for my spec—go, there’s a good girl, tell⟳ your missus I have⟳ splendid goods, and am willing almost to give⟳ them away, and if we makes a deal⟳ of it, why I don’t mind⟳ giving you a handsome present⟳ for yourself.’”

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