performance specification

collocation in English

meaningsofperformanceandspecification

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performance
noun
uk
/pəˈfɔː.məns/us
/pɚˈfɔːr.məns/
how well a person, machine, etc. does a piece of work or ...
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specification
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌspes.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌspes.ə.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
a detailed description of how something should be done, ...
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(Definition ofperformanceandspecificationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A synthesis is carried out via a two-stage process: an instrument design stage followed byperformancespecification.
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It will be for bidders to decide what they have to do to meet theperformancespecificationfor each infrastructure company.
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Work that has been in hand to prepare a new overallperformancespecificationfor the helicopter has now been completed.
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In writing aperformancespecificationit is not usual to cover matters of this kind.
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This will constitute aperformancespecificationfor such devices and give guidelines on the limited circumstances in which they might be safely used.
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The person in the trade association in turn consults individual member companies to find out what they think about theperformancespecification.
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A contract has been placed with consultants to write a detailedperformancespecification, against which bids could be invited next year.
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I am considering the desirability of drawing up aperformancespecificationfor the guidance of manufacturers and ship owners.
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There should be much greater freedom to industry to meet aperformancespecificationand to produce designs which provide the best value for money.
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We are planning to introduce a technicalperformancespecificationthat will provide a choice for operators, although guaranteeing full access for disabled passengers.
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The choice of contractor was made, after full competitive tendering, on the basis of competence, ability to meet aperformancespecification, and the cost of the total service.
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Criteria for the avaluation were the degree of technical confidence in the ability of each design to meet a rigorousperformancespecificationagainst a tight timescale, and competitive pricing.
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He said that if the aircraft did not meet itsperformancespecificationwe would not take it, but he did not say what theperformancespecificationwas.
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At the moment it is in the stage of confidential investigation, not at present it is under consideration to issue aperformancespecificationfor the guidance of manufacturers.
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Cosmetic appearance and performance specifications were partially met.
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