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specd

spec
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek]
    • /spɛk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [spek]
    • /spɛk/

Definitions of specd word

  • noun specd Usually, specs. specification (def 2). 1
  • abbreviation SPECD speculation. 1
  • adjective specd built, done, bought, etc., as a speculation: the construction of spec houses. 1
  • verb with object specd to provide specifications for: Their newest truck was spec'd by a computer. 1
  • idioms specd 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 specd

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1785-95; by shortening

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Parts of speech for Specd

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

specd 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 74% 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.

specd usage trend in Literature

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