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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The general requirement is refined into a technical requirement (design, product or target specification).  1, record 1, English, - product%20specification

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT

The functional needs of the device are spelled out on the product specification sheet. It lists what is needed, not how it is to be accomplished.  2, record 1, English, - product%20specification

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

When used in the singular, "product specification" refers to a document: when used in the plural it refers to the specific needs outlined in the document. See other record.  3, record 1, English, - product%20specification

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF

Description d'un produit dans sa composition, son conditionnement, son usage, ses formes, etc.  2, record 1, French, - caract%C3%A9risation%20du%20produit

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

The overall aim [of design] is to create a successful product. ... The sequence starts with some general requirement to be fulfilled. ... The general requirement is refined into a technical requirement (design, product, or target specification.)  3, record 2, English, - product%20specification

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Since several requirements are defined for each product, the term "product specification" is usually encountered in the plural. If, however, reference is being made to the document which lists the set of requirements, then the singular is always used. See the record for "specification".  4, record 2, English, - product%20specification

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT

Spécifications d'un produit industriel : caractéristique, clause spécifiée dans son cahier des charges.  2, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20de%20produit

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT

Spécifications du produit. Les spécifications du produit sont les performances que devra avoir le produit tout au long de sa vie. Elles comportent donc inévitablement les trois aspects économiques, d'usage, techniques entre lesquels il doit y avoir cohérence.  3, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20de%20produit

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

Pour devenir un produit, l'idée doit ensuite passer inévitablement par les états de concept, de spécifications, de formules, de schémas, de dessins, de maquettes, de prototypes, de modèles de présérie.  3, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20de%20produit

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS

Ce terme est, le plus souvent, utilisé au pluriel.  4, record 2, French, - sp%C3%A9cification%20de%20produit

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish