How to Use spec in a Sentence

spec

1 of 2 noun

• The baby wore a trench and specs, slipped back into the crowd.
  — Laura Kolbe, Harper's Magazine, 16 Aug. 2023
• Image: Huawei Still, the rest of the Mate X3’s specs are respectable.
  — Jon Porter, The Verge, 23 Mar. 2023
• The Magic Sleek spec sheet says the paper has a two-year shelf life.
  — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 12 May 2023
• Most brands will list in the specs what kind of fly the jeans are designed with on the product page.
  — Erika Reals, Peoplemag, 6 Oct. 2023
• For those looking for a full deep dive on the chip specs, The Verge has a great breakdown.
  — Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2023
• Engine specs don’t rise to the same heights as the visual and comfort treatment of the G90.
  — Kyle Edward, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023
• Nobody hired me to write these scripts, and then both specs got a lot of attention.
  — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
• The two smaller models have more changes going on in their spec sheets.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2024
• The specs alone should tell you that the Surface Go 4 is not destined to be a killer machine for consumers.
  — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
• While the rest of the specs are average or below, the $229 price might be enough to tempt bookworms who like to read on their phones.
  — Julian Chokkattu Simon Hill, WIRED, 26 Feb. 2024
• The watch’s under-the-hood specs might prove useful for extended days on set.
  — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 14 Nov. 2023
• Stated battery life specs for the Classic model are the same as the standard Watch 6.
  — Angela Moscaritolo, PCMAG, 26 July 2023
• And yes, the specs get nutritionists’ stamp of approval.
  — Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 31 May 2023
• Soon enough, like all things, these nerdy specs fell by the wayside for more glamorous, oversized shades.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Jan. 2024
• At the very least, Land Rover should offer buyers an armrest-delete option on the spec sheet.
  — Ezra Dyer, Car and Driver, 2 Mar. 2023
• With its more modern looks and specs, that could make the Fairphone 5 a much more appealing prospect.
  — Jon Porter, The Verge, 30 Aug. 2023
• Find full product specs on the company’s website(Opens in a new window).
  — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2023
• As is common practice, the image was resized to fit our specs.
  — Hafsa Khalil, CNN, 30 Jan. 2024
• But the new industry spec goes beyond just Apple and Google.
  — Michael Kan, PCMAG, 2 May 2023
• Those specs contribute to it being great to travel with.
  — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2023
• But the Phone 2’s specs have been improved across the board, with a faster processor, bigger battery, and larger screen.
  — Jon Porter, The Verge, 11 July 2023
• That means that the vehicle’s name, final look, and performance specs shouldn’t be too far away.
  — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2024
• These handsets share many of the same specs but also have a few specific features that make each one stand out.
  — Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 18 Jan. 2024
• As for the hardware specs, this is an aluminum and glass box that runs some kind of eight-core, 2.1 GHz Qualcomm processor.
  — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 10 Nov. 2023
• The building’s specs Sphere, no doubt, is an architectural feat.
  — Rebecca Heilweil, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023
• Hemp, which refers to cannabis plants with less than.3% THC and is characterized as such in most broad spec extracts, serves as the basis for most of them.
  — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022
• At South Worx, the T3 and T4 cars start as full tube-frame chassis welded in house and then assembled according to the specs of each class.
  — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 15 Dec. 2023
• These Sonos deals and discount prices above are only available on the Sonos website — see full specs and details here.
  — Tim Chan, Variety, 11 Oct. 2023
• One of the things that makes mezcal unique is that all these specs are listed on the back label, beneath the name of the mezcalero responsible.
  — Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 6 Mar. 2024
• If a timely gift is more important than its exact specs, tweak it.
  — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2023

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spec

2 of 2 verb

• The run-up in prices has forced some builders to spec different products, and sometimes that’s for the better.
  — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 21 May 2021
• The first-ever four-door variants have a standard soft top, but buyers can spec a rigid roof.
  — Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 28 July 2021
• Customers can spec red, blue, or black brake calipers—or opt for the $8150 carbon-ceramic brake package.
  — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 24 May 2022
• And there's an option to spec the tailgate with a work surface that includes rulers, pencil holders, a cupholder, and a place to keep your mobile device.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 June 2020
• The idea is meant to speed up the development process compared to the old model, in which a contractor builds the item to spec only after the design has been proven during testing.
  — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 4 June 2018
• Buyers can also spec a Tremor Appearance package which sees the roof and mirror caps painted Carbonized Gray and black graphics applied to the sides and hood.
  — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2022
• Benchmade custom pieces from Bassett are recommended as one of the best sectionals by Freling, who loves to spec them for her own clients.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• Buyers can no longer spec the slightly less powerful 333-hp version of this engine, and the rest of the A6’s powertrain carries over without any changes.
  — Michael Simari, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2018
• These are boutique shops, where customers come in and spec their Toyota carefully, creating something that looks old but drives new.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 29 Oct. 2022
• Dealers will remove and reinstall two fasteners that the factory didn't torque to spec.
  — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 15 May 2019
• Going a step further, buyers can spec even bigger carbon-ceramic stoppers, provided they aren't fazed by the $9080 upcharge.
  — Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022
• While the team had originally planned to work with items from their inventory, the brand sponsorships allowed them (and the other two design teams) to spec some new furniture specifically for the spaces.
  — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2020
• Look for more details on the 2025 Celestiq as Cadillac prepares this new electric hatchback for production and works with customers to spec and build their cars before finally handing them over.
  — Michael Aaron, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2022
• Our editors were asked to spec their ideal iX, and while most of us prioritized range and value, someone emptied their fake bank account for ultimate power and prestige.
  — Car and Driver, 28 May 2022
• Mercedes-Maybach will also offer a host of personalization options to allow buyers to spec their ride to their exacting standards—for a price.
  — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver, 10 Mar. 2021
• For instance, the buyer can spec a six-speed Getrag manual gearbox (which would be our choice), or the original automatic transmission.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2021
• While most tents come rated as 1-, 2-, or 3-person or larger, don’t make the manufacturer’s specs your only consideration.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 15 Apr. 2020
• The run-up in prices has forced some builders to spec different products, and sometimes that’s for the better.
  — Richard A. Marini, San Antonio Express-News, 21 May 2021
• The first-ever four-door variants have a standard soft top, but buyers can spec a rigid roof.
  — Dave Vanderwerp, Car and Driver, 28 July 2021
• Customers can spec red, blue, or black brake calipers—or opt for the $8150 carbon-ceramic brake package.
  — Joey Capparella, Car and Driver, 24 May 2022
• And there's an option to spec the tailgate with a work surface that includes rulers, pencil holders, a cupholder, and a place to keep your mobile device.
  — Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 25 June 2020
• The idea is meant to speed up the development process compared to the old model, in which a contractor builds the item to spec only after the design has been proven during testing.
  — Joe Pappalardo, Popular Mechanics, 4 June 2018
• Buyers can also spec a Tremor Appearance package which sees the roof and mirror caps painted Carbonized Gray and black graphics applied to the sides and hood.
  — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2022
• Benchmade custom pieces from Bassett are recommended as one of the best sectionals by Freling, who loves to spec them for her own clients.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• Buyers can no longer spec the slightly less powerful 333-hp version of this engine, and the rest of the A6’s powertrain carries over without any changes.
  — Michael Simari, Car and Driver, 22 Mar. 2018
• These are boutique shops, where customers come in and spec their Toyota carefully, creating something that looks old but drives new.
  — Brendan McAleer, Car and Driver, 29 Oct. 2022
• Dealers will remove and reinstall two fasteners that the factory didn't torque to spec.
  — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, 15 May 2019
• Going a step further, buyers can spec even bigger carbon-ceramic stoppers, provided they aren't fazed by the $9080 upcharge.
  — Greg Fink, Car and Driver, 7 July 2022
• While the team had originally planned to work with items from their inventory, the brand sponsorships allowed them (and the other two design teams) to spec some new furniture specifically for the spaces.
  — Hadley Keller, House Beautiful, 22 Dec. 2020
• Look for more details on the 2025 Celestiq as Cadillac prepares this new electric hatchback for production and works with customers to spec and build their cars before finally handing them over.
  — Michael Aaron, Car and Driver, 17 Aug. 2022

Last Updated: 5 May 2024