spec (sp k) Informal n. 1. specs The specifications, as for a building to be constructed. 2. Speculation. tr.v. spec'd or specced (sp kt), spec'ing or spec·cing (spk  ng), specs To write or supply specifications for. adj. Idiom: 1. Of or relating to specifications: a manufacturer's spec sheet. 2. Done, constructed, produced, or purchased as a speculation: a spec job; a spec house. on spec On a speculation basis; with no assurance of profit: houses built on spec; writes TV commercials on spec. spec 'er n. |
spec [spɛk] Informal
n
on spec as a speculation or gamble all the tickets were sold so I went to the theatre on spec
adj
(prenominal) Austral and NZ speculative a spec developer
[short for speculation or speculative]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | spec - a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work description, verbal description - a statement that represents something in words computer architecture - the art of assembling logical elements into a computing device; the specification of the relation between parts of a computer system network architecture - specification of design principles (including data formats and procedures) for creating a network configuration of data processors |
Translations
spec [spek] N to buy sth on spec → comprar algo como especulación
to go along on spec → ir a ver lo que sale
to turn up on spec → presentarse por si acaso
to go along on spec → ir a ver lo que sale
to turn up on spec → presentarse por si acaso
spec [ˈspɛk] n
(= specification) → spécifications fpl
on spec [turn up, drop in, go] → à l'improviste
to write to sb on spec (for a job) → envoyer une candidature spontanée à qn
to write to sb on spec (for a job) → envoyer une candidature spontanée à qn
spec
n (inf) on spec → auf Verdacht, auf gut Glück
spec [spɛk] n (Brit) (fam) to buy sth on spec → comprare qc sperando di fare un affare
I went to the theatre on spec → sono andato al teatro nella speranza di trovare un biglietto
spec [spɛk] n (Brit) (fam) to buy sth on spec → comprare qc sperando di fare un affare
I went to the theatre on spec → sono andato al teatro nella speranza di trovare un biglietto
I went to the theatre on spec → sono andato al teatro nella speranza di trovare un biglietto
spec [spɛk] n (Brit) (fam) to buy sth on spec → comprare qc sperando di fare un affare
I went to the theatre on spec → sono andato al teatro nella speranza di trovare un biglietto
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