How to Use specification in a Sentence

specification

noun
  • But that wasn’t the case when many bridges were built; the guidebook added those specifications in the 1990s.
    Hayes Gardner, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2024
  • The feedlots have the specifications of how much corn to feed their crops down to a science.
    Katie Bernard, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
  • With her own neck on the line, Aubry reshaped the vote to her own specifications.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The act seen in the show is Ibarra’s creation, and the equipment for it was built to his specifications.
    Sam Hurwitt, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2024
  • The tech specifications of the Echo Glow confirm that it's not meant to light up an entire room.
    Jacob Krol, CNN Underscored, 26 Dec. 2019
  • In less than a minute, a fresh shot of espresso shoots out the nozzles to your specifications.
    Jeffrey Van Camp, WIRED, 21 July 2019
  • Utilize sizing charts The brand’s size guide and specifications section can be a great tool to use to get the best fit.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • David is rude, full of grudges, impatient for the world to live up to his specifications.
    Kyle Smith, National Review, 20 Mar. 2020
  • The tires may have been cured for a time beyond the specification limits.
    USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The scope begins to creep, along with the specification and budget.
    Matthew Ainsworth, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Check the specifications of the coupon program at gardenstylesanantonio.com.
    Calvin Finch, ExpressNews.com, 19 Sep. 2019
  • But seeing the price tag of the mattresses that fit his specifications sent him circling back to the idea.
    Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
  • There is no theme or size specification, and artists may submit up to three pieces.
    Ysabelle Kempe, BostonGlobe.com, 25 June 2019
  • Nokia says the specification should then be finalized by the end of 2025.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 June 2024
  • Can one of the many hundreds of makers craft a lamp, a chair, or a rug to the exact specifications of a foreign buyer?
    Brooke Bobb, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2018
  • This consists of a lengthy specification sheet and instructions on how to best use the specs.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The ark is in the horse country of northern Kentucky, and it was built to the specifications given by God to Noah in Genesis.
    Oliver Whang, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Look at the product specifications or ask the salesperson if the faucet has this feature.
    Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Additionally, deadbolts have a specification known as backset, which is the distance of the center of the hole from the edge of the door.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Kuo states that the next-gen 5G modems inside the range will bring global support for the ultra-fast 5G mmWave specification.
    Gordon Kelly, Forbes, 20 Apr. 2021
  • Had he been found guilty of that specification, a judge could have tacked another 10 years to his sentence.
    Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 15 June 2020
  • Some of the textile companies were at first confused about what kind of face masks needed to be made, and to what specifications.
    Charlotte Alter, Time, 24 Mar. 2020
  • The group is planning to finalize the 1.0 specification this year.
    Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 20 Apr. 2023
  • The problem lies in the car’s inability to live up to its true potential, nor to the specification of many of its rivals.
    Kyle Edward, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • So, when deciding on tent stakes in terms of weight, weigh the pros and cons of the stake as a whole instead of basing it on one technical specification.
    Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2023
  • The bolt securing the seat belt assembly to the frame was not tightened to specification.
    Detroit Free Press, 7 May 2021
  • After that, the specification of all these components are frozen until the end of 2025.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 16 Oct. 2020
  • A lot of the best logger boots have impressive specifications, but few can match the high standards of the Georgia Men’s Logger Boot.
    Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Gemini can help find places that meet a detailed set of specifications, like a dog-friendly sports bar with TVs and outdoor dining.
    Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The poultry companies provide the baby chicks and the feed to the farmers, who raise the birds according to the integrator’s exacting specifications.
    Ames Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2025

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