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
Examples of specialized in a Sentence
specialized regions of the brain
specialized gear for deep-sea fishing
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Based on an already available design, the specialized catheter includes an internal guidewire linked to a polymer gripper that opens to release the microrobot.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
In addition, in March 2025, a specialized funding initiative for young scholars in humanoid-robot research was announced.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Mittereder claims in the lawsuit that transgender officers are also barred from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, arguing the restrictions block promotions, specialized certifications and core job duties.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
According to his campaign website, Mandel previously served as a sheriff’s deputy, detective, commander of a specialized crime and narcotics task force, and has managed federal detention facilities.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2025
In addition, in March 2025, a specialized funding initiative for young scholars in humanoid-robot research was announced.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2025
Mittereder claims in the lawsuit that transgender officers are also barred from using restrooms that align with their gender identity, arguing the restrictions block promotions, specialized certifications and core job duties.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Nov. 2025
According to his campaign website, Mandel previously served as a sheriff’s deputy, detective, commander of a specialized crime and narcotics task force, and has managed federal detention facilities.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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