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

VERB:
par·tic·u·lar·ized , par·tic·u·lar·iz·ing , par·tic·u·lar·iz·es
VERB:
tr.
  1. To mention, describe, or treat individually; itemize or specify.
  2. To make particular as opposed to general or universal.
VERB:
intr.
To go into or give details or particulars.


OTHER FORMS:
par·ticu·lar·i·zation   (-lr--zshn) KEY  (Noun), par·ticu·lar·izer (Noun)


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