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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To prevent this, state law requires properties with weak signal penetration to install Emergency Radio Communication Enhancement Systems, which are specialized boosters designed to ensure first responders can communicate throughout the building.
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Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Most current humanoid robots require specialized inputs, such as depth sensors or motion-capture markers, but these can be unreliable or difficult to use in unpredictable settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Conversely, children in need of remedial math or writing can receive specialized instruction that addresses everything from sentence construction and transcription to text organization and problem-solving skills.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Speakers from the schools, who flocked inside after the rally to speak during the School Committee meeting, spoke of the value of smaller schools with personalized care and specialized inclusion and other programs.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
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Niurys Robaina, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Most current humanoid robots require specialized inputs, such as depth sensors or motion-capture markers, but these can be unreliable or difficult to use in unpredictable settings.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Conversely, children in need of remedial math or writing can receive specialized instruction that addresses everything from sentence construction and transcription to text organization and problem-solving skills.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
Speakers from the schools, who flocked inside after the rally to speak during the School Committee meeting, spoke of the value of smaller schools with personalized care and specialized inclusion and other programs.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 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 6 Dec. 2025.
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