1. (

• specification ,
• spec

) a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work ;

2. (

• specification ,

) naming explicitly ;

3. (

• specification ,

) (patent law) a document drawn up by the applicant for a patent of invention that provides an explicit and detailed description of the nature and use of an invention ;

4. (

• stipulation ,
• specification ,

) a restriction that is insisted upon as a condition for an agreement ;