Meaning & use

particulars

noun·Everyday

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Specific details or items of information about something.

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The advertisement listed the particulars of the property, including its size and price.

Please send us the particulars of your complaint so we can investigate.

A note on using this word

"Particulars" is almost always used in the plural, especially in formal or legal contexts requesting precise information.

Words with a similar meaning

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