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technicalities

noun

plural of technicality
as in minutiae

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  1. particulars
  2. specifics
Noun
  • Though the pain-point particulars and organizational goals may vary, the same can be said for pretty much any business or sector.
    — Larisa Summers, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But the doc often relies on how well known these stories are to get out of JAŸ spelling out their grim particulars.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of particulars
Noun
  • An employee at the Mallard Pointe store in University City told CharlotteFive that its workers will likely be transferred to other locations but couldn’t offer specifics on where.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The plan warns of hacking, software vulnerabilities and physical threats but offers few specifics about foreign adversaries or whether CISA has enough staff to help local officials.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of specifics
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“Technicalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/technicalities. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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