spec sheet

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A document that lists the detailed technical features and performance of a product.

   Grammar: Countable: use a/an or a plural: a spec sheet, several spec sheets.

   Patterns

   • a spec sheet for something
   • on the spec sheet
   • according to the spec sheet

   The engineer checked the spec sheet before choosing a motor.

   According to the spec sheet, the battery lasts up to twelve hours.

   Can you send me the spec sheet for the new model?

2. 2nouncountableinformal

   A similar summary of requirements or expected features, especially for a project or job.

   Grammar: Countable and often used in the plural: the spec sheets list all requirements.

   Patterns

   • write a spec sheet
   • the spec sheet for a project

   The client gave us a spec sheet listing everything the website must do.

   Before hiring, the manager wrote a spec sheet for the ideal candidate.

Word forms

Common combinations

detailed spec sheet

The detailed spec sheet includes weight, size, and power use.

product spec sheet

The product spec sheet is available on our website.

check the spec sheet

Always check the spec sheet before you buy parts.

spec sheet for

I need the spec sheet for the printer.

Synonyms and how they differ

specification

More formal and often used in the plural; a spec sheet is the document, while specifications are the details themselves.

data sheet

Similar, but often used for scientific or safety information rather than general product features.

tech sheet

Informal and shorter; common in casual workplace talk but less formal than spec sheet.

Word family

spec noun

Informal short form for specification; often used in the plural: the specs.

Commonly confused: spec sheet or specs?

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