Spec

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈspÉ›k/
• Homophones: speck

Full definition of spec

Noun

1. (colloquial) short form of specification
2. (colloquial) short form of speculation
3. short form of specialization
4. short form of special
5. (dialect) a special place (for hiding or viewing)
6. (Australia, Australian rules football, informal) A spectacular mark (catch) in Australian rules football.

Derived terms

• on spec

Verb

1. (transitive) To specify, especially in a formal specification document.
• 1999, George Buehler, The Troller Yacht BookI've found some professional yards want everything specced out completely while a home builder will just do things the way he wants.
• 1995, Fred Moody, I Sing the Body Electronic: A Year with Microsoft on the Multimedia FrontierCould they still include the kinds of playful animations Ballinger had specced now that the scenes were more realistic-looking and less whimsical?

Anagrams

• ceps
• CSPE
• pecs, Pécs