Specifics

Specifics is a noun meaning precise or particular details about something. It contrasts with generalities; specifics refer to exact facts, figures, conditions, or steps that distinguish a case from others. In everyday language, people often seek or provide the specifics to avoid ambiguity.

In different domains, specifics vary: in law, contract specifics include clauses, dates, and responsibilities; in science, the specifics encompass experimental protocol, controls, sample sizes, and measurements; in journalism, reporting the specifics improves credibility; in business, project specifics cover milestones, resources, and timelines. Colloquial phrases include the specifics or get into the specifics.

The term is closely related to specific (adjective) and specification (a detailed requirement). Specifics is typically used for concrete details that can be stated or verified, as opposed to vague or general statements. Common collocations include the specifics of the case, provide the specifics, and get into the specifics.