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
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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
These networks allow for broader, more specialized care tailored to each region’s needs.
—Alicia G Kerber Palma, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2025
Multiple nearby agencies came in to assist as the sheriff's office brought in air support, several specialized reinforcement teams and an armored vehicle.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Minimizing the environmental impact was the focus of the capsule collection presented by ACM, the Italian specialized accessory manufacturer, and its digital printing division Next Printing, in collaboration with Federico Barengo, Italian designer and cofounder of the brand Garment Workshop.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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