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Specificationsdefinitions is a concept in technical writing that describes the integration of specifications and definitions within a project’s documentation. It emphasizes the close relationship between stating required properties and clarifying the meanings of terms used in those requirements. Together, they provide a foundation for clear, verifiable development and shared understanding among stakeholders.
A specification describes what must be achieved. It typically includes functional requirements, performance targets, interfaces, constraints,
Definitions, often organized in a glossary, establish precise meanings for key terms. They reduce ambiguity and
Together, specifications and definitions guide design, development, verification, and maintenance. They enable traceability from requirements to
Common standards and practices involve ISO/IEC/IEEE 29148 on requirements engineering, ISO 9001 quality management, and domain-specific