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“Spec” or “Speck”

Overview

spec / speck are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

spec: NA

speck: (noun) a very small spot. (verb) produce specks in or on.

Pronunciation

spec: s·p·EH·k

speck: s·p·EH·k

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Examples in Context

Examples of “spec”

  • …Edward Scissorhands screenplay as a spec script.
  • …assumes the role of the "Spec Ops Officer" of the girls'…
  • …"First we generated a massive spec.
  • Spec Sheet; French
  • …des postnauplialen Keimstreifs von Leptochelia spec.
  • He currently drives a Spec Trophy Truck #251 with John…
  • …be written to make that spec.
  • …series, submitted his translation on spec to Pushkin, where editor Daniel…
  • …discharged with the rank of Spec 4.

Examples of “speck”

  • Other band members included Nick Speck (bass), Bill Sommer (drums), Alan…
  • …Film edited with Oliver C. Speck (2011), edited collections on Hugo…
  • Longyard, William H. (2003) A Speck on the Sea (Chapter 4,…


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