First Known Use: 1926
Dictionary
1spec
noun \ˈspek\
: a detailed description of work to be done or materials to be used in a project ( US )
Full Definition of SPEC
1
: specification —usually used in plural; also : a single quantity (as a dimension or a measure of performance) describing a product especially as part of a specification
2
: speculation <built the house on spec>
See spec defined for English-language learners
See spec defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of SPEC
by alteration
2spec
transitive verb
specced or spec'd \ˈspekt\ spec·cing
3spec
abbreviation
Learn More About SPEC
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up spec? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).