specs

[ speks ]

plural noun

, Informal.

1. spectacles; eyeglasses.
2. specifications ( def 2 ).

specs

/ spɛks /

plural noun

1. short for spectacles
2. short for specifications See specification

Word History and Origins

Origin of specs¹

First recorded in 1800–10; by shortening

Example Sentences

Actually it’s perfectly normal in a busy life to lose your specs or wonder what you went looking for in the cupboard.

From BBC

But the behemoth rocket already has some impressive specs, and dwarfs all of its predecessors.

From BBC

Oklahoma Watch asked Christian education material supplier Mardel to check its 2,900 Bible options against the specs.

From Salon

This morning, Arriaga strolls into the law library, black specs on, a red document folder clutched to his hip.

From Slate

Like with the last console generation, this release means Sony will now have multiple versions of its PS5 available to consumers, with different price points and specs.

From BBC

Related Words

• sunglasses