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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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Despite these devastating effects, access to specialized treatment is limited.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2025
Despite these devastating effects, access to specialized treatment is limited.
—Julienne Verdi, Boston Herald, 22 June 2025
Rather than adapting a generic AI model, the PSI team built a specialized system from the ground up.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Since the specialized service launched in 2022, nearly 1.3 million callers have reached out for assistance.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialized
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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