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DictionarySeespecon spec
on spec1. Of some kind of work, done with the hope of selling it to make a profit, but without a prior agreement or contract. "Spec" is short for "speculation." No, we didn't commission the developer to build our house—it was built on spec with the rest of them. Dave wrote that script on spec and ended up selling it to the studio.2. According to exact specifications. If you need any computers built on spec, they're the team to do it.3. Describing an attempt to attend an event without obtaining a ticket (or other means of entrance) beforehand. Primarily heard in UK. You can't go to that play on spec—it's too popular, and you'll never get in.See also: on, specon spec 1. using money risked in the hope of profit; on speculation. He lives by buying and selling houses on spec. I think it might be an idea to build a few yachts on spec just now. 2. as specified; right on specifications. This has been built exactly on spec—just as you asked. It's important to make sure the design is on spec or the customer will not pay.See also: on, specon specDone on a speculative basis; with no assurance of profit. For example, We didn't design our house; the builder built it on spec. The use of spec as an abbreviation for speculation dates from the late 1700s. See also: on, specon spec in the hope of success but without any specific plan or instructions. informal The informal abbreviation of speculation to spec was originally American, but it has been used in British English since the early 19th century, and the phrase on spec itself dates from the mid 19th century. 2000 Times As large sculpture is commissioned before being produced, Barbara's routine became the opposite of Ben's, whose work was produced on spec. See also: on, specdo something on ˈspec (British English, informal) go somewhere without a ticket, an appointment, etc. in the hope that you will be able to get something you want: That restaurant’s very popular. You’ll never get a table if you just turn up on spec. Spec is short for speculation (= doing something without knowing all the facts).See also: on, something, spec on spec On a speculation basis; with no assurance of profit: houses built on spec; writes TV commercials on spec.See also: on, specon soundings on soundings[′ȯn ‚sau̇nd·iŋz] (navigation) Of a vessel, navigating within the 100-fathom (183-meter) curve; in earlier times, the term was applied to a vessel in water sufficiently shallow for sounding by sounding lead. |