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
Magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses.
—
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
In working closely with CFO clients, Stephen Philipson, head of global markets and specialized finance at U.S. Bank, has found the finance function often leads by example on cutting costs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Diagnosing leptospirosis can be challenging due to its nonspecific symptoms and the need for specialized laboratory tests, Labus explained.
PCR tests on blood and urine are available through commercial labs.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2024
Recognizing that the Haiti National Police is the last line of defense, Robert Wood, the U.S. alternative representative for special political affairs to the U.N., commended the department and its specialized units.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
In an increasing number of hunger crises, aid workers who can provide that kind of specialized care are unable to get in due to ongoing conflicts.
—Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Her vision encompasses welcoming and specialized care for Asian, Persian, Indian, Black, and Brown skin types.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Medium: Navigation and specialized satellites, intended to observe a specific area.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Opening the space to students across the district, Cherniss said, creates athletic opportunities for students who can’t afford specialized training.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2024
In working closely with CFO clients, Stephen Philipson, head of global markets and specialized finance at U.S. Bank, has found the finance function often leads by example on cutting costs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024
Diagnosing leptospirosis can be challenging due to its nonspecific symptoms and the need for specialized laboratory tests, Labus explained.
PCR tests on blood and urine are available through commercial labs.
—Syeda Khaula Saad, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2024
Recognizing that the Haiti National Police is the last line of defense, Robert Wood, the U.S. alternative representative for special political affairs to the U.N., commended the department and its specialized units.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
In an increasing number of hunger crises, aid workers who can provide that kind of specialized care are unable to get in due to ongoing conflicts.
—Nurith Aizenman, NPR, 19 Apr. 2024
Her vision encompasses welcoming and specialized care for Asian, Persian, Indian, Black, and Brown skin types.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024
Medium: Navigation and specialized satellites, intended to observe a specific area.
—USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Opening the space to students across the district, Cherniss said, creates athletic opportunities for students who can’t afford specialized training.
—Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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