specialized

1 of 2

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

specialized

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past tense and past participle of specialize

Synonyms of specialized

Adjective

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

Adjective

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Now, the researchers created a specialized device that placed MoSe2 between a graphite layer and layers of silicon and boron nitride. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026

For best results, pair the below bad boys with a specialized orthotic insert that will further amplify your podiatric bliss. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

If the models that matter most for industrial AI are small, specialized, and open, the current US policy framework could be targeting the wrong layer of the competition. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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