specialisms

noun

plural of specialism
as in specialities

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  1. specialities
  2. specialties
  3. talents
  4. competencies
Noun
  • The four-course tasting menu focuses on the sea, with dishes showcasing regional specialities such as clipfish, cod, the catch of the day and even whale.
    — Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Try Menorcan specialities like sobrasada – squidgy sausage – and at least three cheeses, plus the Catalan classic of grated tomato on bread with olive oil.
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
Definition of specialities
Noun
  • In some specialties within the university hospital, male nurses are nearly as common as female nurses.
    — Andrea Hsu, NPR, 21 July 2026
  • Every bookstore has its own personality, its own specialties, and its own community.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • Walker is among the scores of All-Star talents leading a modest uptick of Black baseball players in the major leagues.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
  • The selection will also serve as a showcase for some of Spain’s finest acting talents.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 17 July 2026
Definition of talents
Noun
  • The two companies also have separate core competencies, with Stripe focused on merchants and PayPal embracing 430 million consumer accounts.
    — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
  • Key strategies include acquiring certifications and completing short courses to gain specific competencies quickly.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Definition of competencies
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