particularize

/pə'tikjuləraiz/
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particularize

Could you please particularize your feedback on my report?

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To state or describe something in detail, especially by giving specific examples or facts: To make a general statement more specific by providing particulars.
    • To treat or present a subject individually or item by item: To enumerate or list details one after another.
Usage
  • The verb "particularize" is used when moving from a general discussion to specific details. It is often followed by the details being specified.
  • It is a formal verb, commonly used in academic, legal, or detailed descriptive writing.
  • Common structures: "to particularize something," "to particularize on something."
Examples
  • Verb:
    • The contract does not particularize the delivery dates for each component.
    • In his report, he chose to particularize the financial risks rather than discuss general market trends.
    • Could you particularize your objections so we can address them individually?
Advanced Usage
  • "To particularize on a point": To elaborate on a specific aspect with detailed information.
    • The lawyer asked the witness to particularize on the events of the evening.
  • Used in contrast with generalizing. It emphasizes the act of providing concrete, individual details.
Variants and Related Words
  • Particular (adj): Relating to a single, specific thing or person; individual.
  • Particularly (adv): To a higher degree than usual; especially.
  • Particularization (n): The action of describing or treating something in detail.
    • The particularization of the requirements made the project clearer.
Synonyms
  • Specify: To state something precisely.
  • Detail: To describe something item by item.
  • Enumerate: To mention a number of things one by one.
  • Itemize: To present something in the form of a list.
Antonyms
  • Generalize: To make a broad or general statement.
  • Summarize: To give a brief statement of the main points.
Related Phrases
  • Go into particulars: To start explaining the specific details of something. (This is a common phrase with a similar meaning to "particularize.")
    • She didn't just give an overview; she went into the particulars of each case.
particularize

Could you please particularize your feedback on my report?

Verb
  1. be specific about
    • Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?

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