What all of these so-called 4G networks have in common is that they don't meet the technical specification for a real fourth-gen network.

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The output specification is the document on which the private sector will base its tender but is also the basis for the technical specification in the final contract document.

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That one accidentally fell short of some technical specification of the Americans with Disabilities Act so the contractor ripped up the second sidewalk and replaced it with a third.

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To compete with such pricing pressure, Marshalls has also bundled in technical services including expertise such as market-leading specification, technical and regulatory advice.

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The XQD 2.0 specification will be developed in the XQD Technical Workgroup and will leverage the XQD 1.0 specification which was released October 2010.

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The goal is to deliver a comprehensive and technically detailed specification using proven technology validated by careful technical scrutiny and rigorous testing.

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Achieve a globally recognised impact for the UIS in this sector through methodological development activities, survey specification, analysis, standard setting, measuring skills, provision of advice and technical support to Member States.

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Throughout the latter half of this year, our technical teams have worked diligently to ensure that the batteries installed in Nissan LEAFs were operating to specification.

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