TERMIUM Plus®

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OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS [2 records]

Record 1 1996-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plans and Specifications (Construction)
DEF

[Preliminary specifications] Specification that briefly lists the materials and finishes to be used. Should accompany preliminary drawings. Serves as a basis for a preliminary cost estimate.

DEF

[Outline specification] Limited, brief, simple material and equipment listing.

CONT

The outline specifications tell the owner what materials and special conditions of construction and special requirements of the contract are proposed for the work.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
DEF

Document ayant pour objet de définir les principes de construction retenus par l'esquisse d'un ouvrage et en conséquence, les caractéristiques chiffrées globales de surface, cube, coût.

DEF

document écrit qui complète les dessins d'un projet préliminaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
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Record 2 1985-06-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction

French

Domaine(s)
  • Construction
OBS

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Spanish

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