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specific individuals

[spəˈsɪfɪk ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz]
noun phrase
indivíduos específicos
1. Particular persons or people identified distinctly or precisely; not generic or general people
The program targets specific individuals who meet certain criteria.
O programa visa indivíduos específicos que atendem a certos critérios.
2. Named or identified persons in contrast to a group or collective
We need to interview specific individuals involved in the project.
Precisamos entrevistar indivíduos específicos envolvidos no projeto.
Synonyms
particular individualsdesignated personsidentified peoplecertain individuals
Antonyms
generic individualsunspecified peoplegeneral populationanybody

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indivíduos específicos
Most common usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
pessoas específicas
Alternative more colloquial form
Rio de Janeiro
indivíduos específicos
Standard formal usage
Portugal
indivíduos específicos
Formal usage; 'pessoas específicas' also acceptable

Related Idioms & Phrases

picking out specific individuals from a crowd
targeting specific individuals for assistance
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