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

• technical

Example Sentences

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Beef that has been certified as Japanese Wagyu is from cows genetically linked to one of four specialized breeds, have been raised in Japan, and meet specific rules for care and feeding. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2023

Insurance companies do sell specialized policies for natural disasters, but these policies are quite expensive. —Jenny Schuetz, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2023

The pop-up event was a collaboration with Hat Club, a retail brand that creates limited, specialized colorways of hats, typically from pro sports franchises. —Bryan C. Parker, Chron, 29 Mar. 2023

The company showed overall data from 10 manufacturers, from mainstream biz-jet makers such as Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer, Textron, and Dassault to smaller more specialized firms such as Cirrus, Pilatus, and Honda Aircraft Company. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2023

Reels have become more specialized, where appropriate, and a better fit for each individual angler’s needs. —Pete Robbins, Field & Stream, 20 Mar. 2023

This delaying factor does not apply to people whose skills are highly specialized in one sector, but applies to many people. —Bill Conerly, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2023

It’s followed by psychiatric technician, a role that has similar but more specialized responsibilities. —Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023

For example, Cook and Williams may wish to release a more specialized headset this year in order to drum up creator and developer interest and to get a head start on both development resources before a more mass-market product becomes available down the line. —Samuel Axon, Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation