Spec (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. specification (def. 2).
  2. speculation.
adjective
  1. built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation: the construction of spec houses.
verb (used with object), spec'd or specked or specced, spec'·ing or speck·ing or spec·cing.
  1. to provide specifications for: The custom turbocharger was spec'd by our mechanic.
  2. (in a video game) to create or update (a character) by assigning attributes, skills, weapons, armor, and other items that affect the character’s powers, speed, strength, intelligence, etc.: Do your research before you spec your character, because some builds are just not viable and this game does not allow you to re-spec.
Idioms
  1. made, built, or done with hopes of but no assurance of payment or a sale; without commitment by a client or buyer: ad illustrations done on spec;luxury homes built on spec and sold before completion.
abbreviation
  1. special.
  2. specially.
  3. specifically.
  4. specification.
noun
  1. as a speculation or gamble
adjective
  1. speculative
abbreviation for
  1. specification
  2. speculation
Spec (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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