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 of specialized

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Maryland, like every other state, follows its own specialized accounting rules and definitions. — Sheila Weinberg, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2026

Dragonfly challenges Species living in specialized environments are particularly vulnerable to habitat destruction, said Marla Garrison, faculty emeritus at McHenry County College. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

The deals extend the company’s role as a supplier of specialized technologies for US defense platforms. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026

Levy, a senior care pharmacist, is the founder of a specialized consulting practice working with older adults in their homes. — Helen Dennis, Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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