Quality systems & corrective action · Core
Specification
Also called: spec, technical requirement
ELI5
A documented requirement for a product, service or process.
Used in conversation
“Which version of specification should the board treat as current?”
Pitch context
You will see “Specification” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches quality systems & corrective action.
Why it matters: In quality systems & corrective action, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.
Caution
Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.
Connected terms
- Technical specificationThe search label “Specification” can route to both entries.
Sources & evidence · 5
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Scrum Guides — The Scrum Guide — official current versionSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossarySupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16