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Meaning of underspecification | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. Inadequate specification; failure to specify in enough detail.
    countable, uncountable
  2. A phenomenon in which certain features are omitted in underlying representations.
    countable, uncountable

Examples

“The underspecification of the project led to the development of software that was not fit for purpose.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

underspecificity underspeed Underspend underspender underspending undersphere

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