specialized

1 of 2

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

specialized

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past tense and past participle of specialize

Synonyms of specialized

Adjective

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

Adjective

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

That earlier aircraft established a historical precedent for using the Hercules platform in this specialized role. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

The foundation has also supported Dell Children’s Medical Center, which opened in 2007, and the Dell Pediatric Research Institute, helping expand access to specialized children’s care and medical research in the region. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026

This cost does not include such healthcare expenses as hospital stays, chemotherapy, or the specialized care needed. — Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

The grant is designed for programs running between eight and 15 weeks that help learners quickly gain specialized skills for in-demand careers. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for specialized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation