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
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specialized regions of the brain
specialized gear for deep-sea fishing
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CNN Money, 30 May 2026
The firm offers services across investment strategy, portfolio management, and a specialized receivership consulting model designed to manage art assets during periods of transition.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Congress specifically exempted the freight railroad industry from FTC review, designating it to be regulated by the more specialized STB.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Earlier this week, it was revealed that the administration had devised a plan to establish a makeshift quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya—instead of bringing its citizens home for high-quality care at specialized facilities built for this purpose.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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 5 Jun. 2026.
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