## Definition Give a precise, detailed statement of requirements, parameters, or values. *Verb. Noun form: specification.* ## Characteristics - Answers with precise detail—values, parameters, or requirements; and - often produces a list or table rather than a single fact. ## Examples ### Specify the hardware requirements for a video-editing application - Processor: minimum quad-core, 3.0GHz; - RAM: minimum 16GB; - storage: minimum 512GB SSD; and - graphics card: dedicated GPU with at least 4GB VRAM. ### Specify the input validation required for a form field that accepts a password - Must be at least 8 characters long; - must contain at least one uppercase letter; and - must contain at least one number. ## Non-examples - [[identify|Identification]]—picks out one item or feature, without needing to give full precise detail or a complete set of parameters. - [[justify|Justification]]—defends why particular requirements were chosen, rather than just stating them precisely. - [[state|Statement]]—gives a brief correct answer, without needing precise, complete detail.