specialized

adjective spe·cial·ized \ ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd \

|Updated on: 12 Jun 2018

Examples: specialized in a Sentence

Definition of specialized

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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Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain
specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples of specialized from the Web

What Elizabeth and Philip do is so incredibly specialized.

— maureen ryan, New York Times, "Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys Break Down the ‘Devastating’ Finale of ‘The Americans’," 30 May 2018
Because this technique is so specialized, the dogs involved must undergo intensive training from a young age.

— lily hay newman, WIRED, "Puppy Brain Scans Could Help Pick the Best Bomb Sniffers," 27 May 2018
Kids can learn about fire safety and the specialized rescue units of the police and fire departments.

— shawn r. beals, Courant Community, "Annual Kids Safety Day Saturday In Middletown Will Feature Former Patriots, UConn Players," 16 May 2018
The units both fight fires, but their jobs are somewhat specialized.

— bonnie l. cook, Philly.com, "Brian F. Dolan, 45, Philadelphia firefighter and Navy veteran," 14 May 2018
Today only officers in specialized units like SWAT have take-home cars.

— steve harrison, charlotteobserver, "Charlotte city manager asks for property tax increase. What will you get in return? | Charlotte Observer," 7 May 2018
In addition, the facility will have a geriatric psychiatric unit offering personalized treatment for patients who are 65 years or older and a specialized unit for adolescents, which will treat patients age 12-17 years old.

— maria clark, NOLA.com, "Ochsner, Acadia Healthcare open new behavioral health center in LaPlace," 24 Apr. 2018
The county's Board of Supervisors balked at creating a specialized public integrity unit within the district attorney's office and initially dismissed calls from the grand jury to set up an independent watchdog agency to police political activities.

— richard winton, latimes.com, "O.C. anti-corruption task force collapsed amid infighting between federal and local investigators," 21 Apr. 2018
Sales of outdoor equipment are slipping as millennials drive changes in U.S. consumer habits by favoring clothes and sporting goods that are less specialized and more versatile, analysts say.

— AL.com, "Honda, Bombardier vs. Boeing and Blue Bell in today's business news," 26 Jan. 2018

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