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par·tic·u·lar·ize  (pr-tky-l-rz, p-tk-)

v. par·tic·u·lar·ized, par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing, par·tic·u·lar·iz·es

v.tr.

1. To mention, describe, or treat individually; itemize or specify.

2. To make particular as opposed to general or universal.

v.intr.

To go into or give details or particulars.

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par·ticu·lar·i·zation (-lr--zshn) n.

par·ticu·lar·izer n.

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particularize or -ise

Verb

[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised to give details about (something)

particularization
-isation n

Thesaurus

Verb

1.

particularize - be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?" particularise, specialise, specialize, specify elaborate, expatiate, expound, lucubrate, dilate, flesh out, exposit, enlarge, expand - add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" spell out - make explicit; specify in detail; "You should spell out your demands"