The Emergence Machine

Specification

abstract · Engineering · Level 10 · E10

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Emergence definition

A specification is a detailed, written description of the exact characteristics, attributes, and performance standards of a product or system, used to guide its design, development, and production.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
specification
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

Possible path of this concept down to the fundamental substrate.

thisfoundationsL10L9L8L7L2L1L0SpecificationAttributePerformancePropertySkillLearningPersonRight… intermediate l…FormForceInformationLandActionChangeExistenceMatterEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

Neighborhood

Direct prerequisites above, concepts that depend on this one below.

used byprerequisitesQuality ControlL11SpecificationL10FormL2AttributeL9PerformanceL9E1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Form L2 (requires)
    Understanding form is essential for grasping specification
  • Attribute L9 (requires)
    A detailed, written description of the exact characteristics, attributes, and performance standards of a product or system, used to guide its design, development, and production.
  • Performance L9 (requires)
    A detailed, written description of the exact characteristics, attributes, and performance standards of a product or system, used to guide its design, development, and production.

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