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

The Sunday and Tuesday markets (June–September) are more specialized, with shorter hours. —Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026

The teenager died on May 15 and her body was taken from the hospital by specialized teams and taken directly to the cemetery for a secure burial. —Justin Kabumba, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

Others are so small they can only be detected with specialized equipment. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026

Disney is already doing tie-ins at its theme park locations, including specialized merchandise and a revamp of its Smugglers Run ride featuring Grogu. —Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 22 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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