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

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

The zero-gravity sleep position, which can be achieved with the help of a specialized bed, entails sleeping with your head and legs elevated, and your knees resting at an angle, says Dr. Mara Vucich, a spine specialist at the Mercy Spine Center. —Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 17 May 2025

While certificates in specialized areas like Search Engine Optimization or AI prompt engineering provide immediate value, adaptability remains paramount. —Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

And there’s Hadrian, which builds factories that can quickly produce specialized parts for rockets, such as engine nozzles and sections of fuselage. —Emma Green, New Yorker, 16 May 2025

Liverpool operates across Mexico with 310 stores under the Liverpool and Suburbia banners, 119 specialized boutiques, as well as 29 shopping centers. —David Moin, Footwear News, 16 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for specialized

• acclimatized
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

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