SPECIFICA'TION, noun 1. The act of determining by a mark or limit; notation of limits. The specification of limitation of the question hinders the disputers from wandering away from the precise point of inquiry. 2. The act of specifying; designation of particulars; particular mention; as the specification of a charge against a military or naval officer. 3. Article or thing specified.
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