Freelancer's guideline, briefly (4)

I believe the answer is:

spec

(Other definitions for spec that I've seen before include "Estimate" , "Detailed design document (abbr.)" , "On - means on the chance of achieving something" , "Detailed design (colloq.)" , "commercial venture" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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