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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Nokia says the specification should then be finalized by the end of 2025.
    Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 June 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
  • 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
  • The previous deadlines ranged from May 17 to Dec. 31 of this year depending on the projects’ specifications and progress.
    Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024
  • On a series of MAX jets built as far back as 2019, fittings that attach the vertical fin to the fuselage don’t conform to the specification.
    Dominic Gates, Anchorage Daily News, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Pierce has made all the designs, plans, and specifications for their hoodie hack available for free on their website.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Feb. 2023
  • As well, there is no assurance that the solar farm is built to specification, or the trees planted thrive after the offset is sold.
    Tima Bansal, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2021
  • If all else fails, watch for specifications that stop at 100 percent.
    Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 5 Aug. 2024
  • Rockstar’s logs show that the device used for the enrollment was the exact type and specification of the iPhone seized from Kurtaj at the Travelodge Bicester.
    Time, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Like any Rolls-Royce product, the Cellarette can be tailored to the client’s exact specification.
    Josh Max, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2021
  • The coupe, which has been restored to its original specification, is one of just 31 Mk I examples built for road use.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2023
  • That specification has since been removed from the law, according to CNN.
    Anisha Kohli, Time, 4 Nov. 2022
  • According to the release, for the first specification of forcibly kissing the woman, Cooley was found guilty.
    Brook Endale, The Enquirer, 23 Apr. 2022
  • Size and Weight Capacity The most important specification to keep in mind is the size of the ladder itself.
    Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 21 Feb. 2023
  • We've been asked to participate in the technical specifications and to give our input.
    Will Henshall, TIME, 4 Aug. 2024
  • Delores has lived in the same apartment since 1998, decorating it to her exact specifications.
    Mattie Kahn, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2024

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