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1. using money risked in the hope of profit; on speculation. He lives by buying and selling houses on spec. I think it might be an idea to build a few yachts on spec just now.

2. as specified; right on specifications. This has been built exactly on spec—just as you asked. It's important to make sure the design is on spec or the customer will not pay.

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if you do something on spec, you do it without being sure that you will get what you want You could always turn up at the airport on spec and see what's available on the day. I sent in an article on spec and they published it.

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