 ##  [Specification Drift](/specification-drift) 

  ##  [Specification Drift](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/specification-drift-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

The progressive divergence over time between an intended requirement or design intent and its formalization, implementation, or maintained specification, resulting in loss of semantic fidelity or increased ambiguity.