particular date
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Definition
Noun A specific, identified calendar day or point in time, often one that is significant or has been arranged for an event, meeting, or deadline. The term implies a focus on a single, discrete day rather than a general period.
Usage
The phrase "particular date" is used to specify a single, exact day. It is often preceded by articles like "a," "the," or "this," and is commonly followed by a prepositional phrase starting with "for," "on," or "of." - Use it to ask for or provide a precise day: "We need to set a particular date for the conference." - Use it to refer to a day that has already been mentioned or is understood from context: "I can't remember the particular date of the meeting."
Examples
- Asking for specification: "Could you please give me a particular date for your visit?"
- Referring to a known day: "The contract must be signed by a particular date in June."
- In historical context: "The document bears no particular date, making it hard to authenticate."
- Making arrangements: "Let's choose a particular date that works for everyone."
Advanced Usage
- "on a particular date": Emphasizes that an event is scheduled for that exact day.
- The payment is due on a particular date specified in the invoice.
- "by a particular date": Indicates a deadline that must be met on or before that day.
- All applications must be submitted by a particular date.
Variants and Related Words
- Specific date: A very close synonym, often used interchangeably.
- Exact date: Emphasizes precision and lack of ambiguity.
- Appointed date: A formal term for a pre-arranged or officially set day.
- Fixed date: A day that is definitively set and not subject to change.
- Target date: A day aimed for as a goal or objective.
Synonyms
- Specific day
- Designated date
- Set day
Antonyms
- General time
- Approximate date
- Indefinite period
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Date certain: A legal or formal term for a fixed, unchangeable date.
- To pin down a date: An idiomatic expression meaning to finally decide on or establish a specific day.
- We need to pin down a date for the launch.
Noun
- a particular but unspecified point in time
- they hoped to get together at an early date