specialisms

noun

plural of specialism
as in specialities

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  1. specialities
  2. specialties
  3. talents
  4. competencies
Noun
  • Order an excellent steak or burger or opt for Irish specialities like fish and chips or steak and mushroom pie.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of specialities
Noun
  • This limited Missourians’ awareness of their much larger suite of specialties, which included workers’ comp, family law, and personal injury.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Lamboglia has preserved some Sicilian specialties, like the panelle, though Buffa’s tripe in tomato sauce is long gone (as is the spleen sandwich).
    — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • Junior quarterback Aaron McCormack, who is the coach’s son and ran for a touchdown and threw a touchdown pass to senior wide receiver Justin Slaven, is among the teammates who quickly came to appreciate Harris’ talents.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Mystery Men Throw it back to the Y2K era with this 1999 comedy starring a plethora of the era’s brightest comedic talents, including Ben Stiller, Kel Mitchell, Janeane Garofolo, and Paul Reubens.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of talents
Noun
  • Gemma and Richard are composites drawn from our several decades of advising organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller nonprofits on designing interview processes that assess leadership and interpersonal competencies.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Experts advocate for a radical redesign, urging boards to prioritize genuine governance competencies and continuous impact measurement, moving away from outdated models that hinder vital community services.
    — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of competencies
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