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- [spek]
- /spɛk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spek]
- /spɛk/
Definitions of specced word
- noun specced Usually, specs. specification (def 2). 1
- abbreviation SPECCED speculation. 1
- adjective specced built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation: the construction of spec houses. 1
- verb with object specced to provide specifications for: Their newest truck was spec'd by a computer. 1
- idioms specced 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
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Origin of specced
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; by shortening
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Specced
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specced popularity
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.
According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
specced usage trend in Literature
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