specialized
adjective
spe·cial·ized
ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd 
1
: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization
especially
: highly differentiated especially in a particular direction or for a particular end
2
: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation
specialized personnel
Examples of specialized in a Sentence
specialized regions of the brain
specialized gear for deep-sea fishing
Recent Examples on the Web
This requirement for highly specialized knowledge to be qualified for a job will go away as AI continues to improve.
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Ed Kim, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Several of these tools, like the extreme ultraviolet machinery made by the Dutch company ASML Holdings, are highly specialized and made by a handful of non-Chinese companies.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 28 May 2024
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Ed Kim, Fortune, 29 May 2024
Several of these tools, like the extreme ultraviolet machinery made by the Dutch company ASML Holdings, are highly specialized and made by a handful of non-Chinese companies.
—Lionel Lim, Fortune Asia, 28 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for specialized
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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