specialisms

noun

plural of specialism
as in specialities

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  1. specialities
  2. specialties
  3. talents
  4. competencies
Noun
  • Breakfast deserves special mention for its thoughtful inclusion of Swahili and Kenyan specialities alongside continental standards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of specialities
Noun
  • After consulting with various medical specialties, the man’s doctors moved to emergency neurosurgery.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Fiesta Loca Family-run Fiesta Loca serves up a menu that goes beyond the usual tacos and nachos, with enchiladas, flautas, and other regional Mexican specialties.
    — Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • Makers from across the region will gather Sunday for the Native Artisan Market, which celebrates talents and culture passed down through generations, as well as the artists who keep them alive.
    — Anna Alejo, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Cam has a tireless appetite for hard work and refinement that has allowed his talents to truly flourish.
    — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of talents
Noun
  • That, to me, raises the question of how universities should build the human competencies such as deep thinking, analytical reasoning, judgment, and taste.
    — Matt vandenBerg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The organization never really tested their ability to demonstrate competencies and skills for the new job, just their ability to manage their previous responsibilities.
    — Christina Greenberg, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of competencies
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