exact specification

collocation in English

meaningsofexactandspecification

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exact
adjective
uk
/ɪɡˈzækt/
us
/ɪɡˈzækt/
in great detail, or complete, correct, or true in ...
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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 ofexactandspecificationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Optimal rules are often not good rules in the sense that optimality follows from anexactspecification of the optimization problem, including the constraints faced.
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The ' microscopic' state of such a deck is theexactspecification, and order, of all the fifty-two cards in it.
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Theexactspecificationof the initial state that is required for the miracle will be washed out by chance processes with overwhelming likelihood.
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Finally, modeling learning behavior using a genetic algorithm has the advantage that theexactspecification of the problem that agents are attempting to solve is known at the outset.
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It does not follow from this fact, however, that altruism cannot be understood without anexactspecification of the internal mechanism underlying it ("how individuals represent and acquire this knowledge").
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For a small perturbation to the bed theexactspecificationof the turbulent stresses should be unimportant provided the flow close to the bed is correctly modelled.
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We do not know who is doing the ordering, theexactspecificationof the vessels, or when work will start.
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It implies anexactspecification, written down in yet another new clause about good character, sufficient knowledge of the language, and many other aspects.
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The cost of maintenance is taken into account in assessing the relative values of products offered in cases where it is not possible to frame anexactspecification.
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Exactspecificationof initial conditions would require statements of the positions and velocities of all particles in the system, obviously not a remotely practical possibility for a macroscopic system.
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All graphics had to meet specifications, all side markers and rocker panel chrome trim were removed; and roll bars and push bars had to meet anexactspecification.
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Furthermore, in conjunction with exact specifications, dealing with correctness argument gets easier.
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We are awaiting the exact specifications from the manufacturers as to the particular machine tools.
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It must be for district health authorities themselves to negotiate the exact specifications of contracts in the light of local needs and circumstances.
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The exact specifications of the aircraft to be supplied would be subject to negotiation, but the aircraft finally selected should represent the economically most advantageous offer.
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Any scheme would cause problems because the fluoridation of water would have to be done to exact specifications as high levels of the chemical could be dangerous.
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