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

Synonyms

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific
• esoteric

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Credit unions also have the ability to offer specialized loan programs, many times through government incentives such as community development grants. —Christine Blake, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025

In recent years, luxury apartment complexes and other high-end housing communities have begun rolling out increasingly specialized services to attract affluent residents. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 6 Aug. 2025

Your Immune Health Gets a Boost Your immune system comprises organs, specialized cells, and tissues that help your body fight off infections and diseases. —Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025

The Norwegian Red Cross wrote on X earlier Wednesday that the search for Luhn had resumed Wednesday morning, and that a large team of volunteers had been mobilized, including specialized climbing teams and drones. —Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for specialized

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

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

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