specialism

noun

spe·​cial·​ism ˈspe-shə-ˌli-zəm 

1

: specialization in an occupation or branch of learning

2

: a field of specialization : specialty

Examples of specialism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The notion of Arteta the artist is an interesting one for a manager whose team is built on core values of control, work ethic, unity and a specialism in set pieces. —Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025

This has all contributed to Miral becoming known as the world’s leading operator of indoor theme parks and its specialism has paid off. —Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025

Key ingredients are scale and breadth, collaborations and partnerships, and specialism, or craft, Kate Ward, managing director, Unscripted Productions at BBC Studios Productions, tells THR. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025

When multiple specialisms are given equal weight, clients may struggle to see what sets you apart. —Mo Khan, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for specialism

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