“Specks” or “Specs”—Which to use?

“Specks” or “Specs”

Overview

specks / specs 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

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

specs: NA

Pronunciation

specks: s·p·EH·k·s

specs: s·p·EH·k·s

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Examples in Context

Examples of “specks”

Adam Hills in Spicks and Specks (ABC1)
…residue such as tiny metal specks" or mold.
…dark violet brown with dorsal specks.

Examples of “specs”

…Ghost who steals Iron Man specs and knows that Tony Stark…
SPECS BELOW
…Mega Graduate and Sigmax Graduate specs have moved away from this…
Ghost sells the specs to both Justin Hammer and…
…exploit the stolen Iron Man specs for their own purposes.
…onboard tech and mind-boggling performance specs, this machine has the goods…
…armor with the Iron Man specs with the armor being called…
Specs
Specs on a variety of minigun

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