👉 Underspecifying is a term used in computer science and software engineering to describe the process of not fully or completely specifying a system, component, or function. It involves identifying and describing only what is actually needed for a specific task or purpose. In other words, it means that instead of including all possible features and capabilities that may be required by a user, the developer may choose to focus on only the necessary functions and functionalities that are essential to achieve the desired outcome. This can lead to inefficiencies