Partsespecially

Partsespecially is a neologism used in technical writing to designate items in a parts list or bill of materials that require special handling, verification, or procurement. The term signals that certain components merit additional scrutiny beyond standard documentation. It is not part of formal engineering standards and remains a niche or emerging convention in some manuals and online discussions.

Etymology: The word blends parts and especially into a single token, reflecting its function as a modifier for items in documentation. It appears in online communities and experimental documentation projects from the early 2020s onward, without being widely adopted in official standards.

Usage: In manuals and BOMs, a partsespecially tag or label is placed adjacent to or before a component line to indicate heightened requirements, such as torque limits, special lubrication, heat treatment, supplier qualification, or limited availability. The tag helps readers prioritize checks during assembly, maintenance, or procurement. Some editors treat it as a temporary or provisional tag that may be replaced by more formal annotations.

Examples: The maintenance guide marks the valve stem, gasket, and fasteners as partsespecially to emphasize inspection during reassembly. The procurement workflow flags the rare connector as partsespecially, triggering alternate sourcing due to supplier risk.

See also: bill of materials, parts tagging, quality control, assembly instructions, technical writing.