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
Recent Examples on the Web
Historically, access to new tools and technologies was limited to a select few with specialized training or resources.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
In her state the problem is the lack of specialized care for cancer patients, and many have to travel to Texas or Oklahoma.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 May 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
In her state the problem is the lack of specialized care for cancer patients, and many have to travel to Texas or Oklahoma.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 8 May 2024
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 13 May. 2024.
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