spec out
C1 neutral both transitive
In simple words
to decide exactly what parts and features something should have
Literal meaning: to write out the specs, or specifications, in full
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
neutral
to decide, describe, and document the exact specifications of something
"The architect specced out the building materials before construction began."
Grammar: both
2 C1
idiomatic
neutral
to equip or design something according to a particular specification
"They specced the laptops out for graphic design work."
Grammar: both
Usage notes
Common in engineering, construction, IT, and product design. Often used in passive forms such as 'The system was specced out for enterprise use.'
Commonly used with
system car computer project building requirements
Forms
Base
spec out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
specs out
he/she/it
Past simple
speced out
yesterday
Past participle
speced out
have + pp
-ing form
specing out
continuous
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Synonyms
specify draw up specs for design configure detail plan
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