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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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated.
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Patel said the specialized services for high-risk groups — including the LGBTQ+ line — are part of what makes the program work.
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Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
But the plaintiffs’ concerns were ignored and, in 2019, the department retaliated by starting Internal Affairs investigations and imposing a series of negative work actions against the officers, including demotions, removals from specialized assignments and involuntary transfers, suit stated.
—City News Service, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Patel said the specialized services for high-risk groups — including the LGBTQ+ line — are part of what makes the program work.
—Devi Shastri, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, production cannot easily keep pace, and many advanced munitions rely on complex supply chains and specialized components.
—James Laporta, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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 30 Apr. 2026.
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