Spĕc/i-fi-cā'tion, n.

n. [Fr. spécification, It. specificazione, Sp. especificacion, L. Lat. specificatio.] 1. The act of specifying, or determining, by a mark or limit; notation of limits. This specification or limitation of the question hinders the disputers from wandering away from the precise point of inquiry. Watts.

2. The designation of particulars; particular mention; as, the specification of a charge against a military or naval officer.
3. A written statement containing a minute description or enumeration of particulars, as of charges against a public officer, the terms of a contract, and the like; also, a single article alleging a particular act, in a charge of official misconduct.