specialisms

noun

plural of specialism
as in specialities

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  1. specialities
  2. specialties
  3. talents
  4. competencies
Noun
  • As the authors indicate, these opportunities are already being leveraged in some of the most critical specialities, including across psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, and infectious diseases.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 June 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
  • The upper floor houses a food hall selling local specialties like lampredotto (tripe sandwiches) and schiacciata (a Tuscan flatbread).
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026
  • This effort, Sitapati said, is not about governance but rather about collaboration across the broad set of academic specialties that medical AI is already touching.
    — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • By eliminating your class and your ethnicity, your natural talents and weaknesses, from consideration, the veil reminds you that those traits are beyond your control, making fairness an incentive.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026
  • Head coach Carlos Queiroz has become well known for his tactical knowhow on the defensive end and will look to thwart Colombia’s many offensive talents.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of talents
Noun
  • Those leading campus organizations are building competencies in communication, budgeting and conflict resolution.
    — Dr. Milpha Blamo, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • This perspective informs Mentor126’s direction and involves the same three competencies any human mentor would use.
    — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Definition of competencies
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