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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Arkansas Online, 1 Mar. 2026
In less than 10 years, the MAAC has grown from a single building into a 30-acre training campus with more than 40 buildings, structures and specialized training areas.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2026
Their showy spikes attract many pollinators and have their very own specialized bee, a cute little green Osmia that depends on its flowers.
—Michelle Darrisaw, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
Using visuals of both benign samples and tumor samples, as well as specialized equipment, the scientists identified plastic particles in 90% of the tumor samples and 70% of benign tissue samples, according to the study press release.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 Mar. 2026
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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