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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Because of these advantages, amorphous metals have previously been used in specialized electrical components such as transformers, but applying them to automotive traction motors represents a more recent advancement.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Indiana will issue a bond for the stadium’s construction, which will be repaid through a Hammond 12% admissions tax and a Professional Sports Development Area specialized tax district.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The hospitals argue that Florida Blue’s reimbursement offers don’t cover the rising costs of specialized, high-quality care and don’t represent a fair market increase.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The counter-assault strike team paramedics receive specialized training to handle active or hazardous scenes.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Indiana will issue a bond for the stadium’s construction, which will be repaid through a Hammond 12% admissions tax and a Professional Sports Development Area specialized tax district.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
The hospitals argue that Florida Blue’s reimbursement offers don’t cover the rising costs of specialized, high-quality care and don’t represent a fair market increase.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
The counter-assault strike team paramedics receive specialized training to handle active or hazardous scenes.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2026.
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