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Definitions of on spec words

noun on spec Usually, specs. specification (def 2). 1
noun on spec speculation. 1
adjective on spec built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation: the construction of spec houses. 1
verb with object on spec to provide specifications for: Their newest truck was spec'd by a computer. 1
idioms on spec on spec, made, built, or done with hopes of but no assurance of payment or a sale; without commitment by a client or buyer: ad illustrations done on spec; luxury homes built on spec and sold before completion. 1
phrase on spec If you do something on spec, you do it hoping to get something that you want, but without being asked or without being certain to get it. 0

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; by shortening

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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