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 of specialized

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

While others focus on urban shuttles, Helix is built for single-person recreation, short-hop travel and specialized missions. —Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026

At Val di Fiemme, athletes will also be ski jumping off steep, specialized ramps — and both cross-country skiing and ski jumping in the Nordic combined. —Pien Huang, NPR, 8 Feb. 2026

Inside, explore your senses with gigantic mirrors and specialized lights. —Elena Donovan Mauer, Parents, 8 Feb. 2026

The biggest change is happening in categories that historically didn’t involve gratuity, like auto repair, specialized personal services, and transportation beyond rideshare. —Ricardo Cici, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026

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