SPECIALIZED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

specialized

adjective

ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd

Definition of specialized

as in special

used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge highly specialized terms that have very specific meanings in legal documents

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Recent Examples of specialized Simpson, still on life support, was moved to Duke University Medical Center, home to a specialized cardiac center. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026 Ford's Transit is a practical choice for plenty of drivers who need a specialized cargo area. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The restrictions on gender transition care concern a small number of minors receiving highly specialized treatment. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 21 Aug. 2026 From 1908 until his death in 1947, he was largely confined to the property’s main home under specialized psychiatric care, while Katherine lived elsewhere, diligently funding research to find a cure. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialized

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Adjective

And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
And a hometown getting to be part of something really special.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of special

Adjective

Since 2007, Japan has begun disclosing the names of those executed and some details of their crimes, but disclosures are still limited.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
And without the identity of the victim, investigators are extremely limited in their ability to solve the crime.

— Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of limited

Adjective

Complex international maritime law, competing ownership claims, ethical infighting among academics about how best to approach the undersea historical site, and the immense technical and fiscal costs of recovery have kept its bounty on the sea floor.

— Brett Berk, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Certification, however, is not expected soon because regulators must still analyse flight data and complete further technical work.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of technical

Adjective

Their restricted status turned many into dissenters and activists, often tailed by the KGB and getting their phone lines cut in an effort to keep their stories quiet.

— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
He was then placed on the restricted list and seemingly had no contact with the team until Thursday.

— Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of restricted

Adjective

In 2026, shoppers are getting ultra-specific with their secondhand marketplace searches, a shift that has wider implications for the resale industry.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026
According to research cited in a 2023 study, roughly 2 to 13% of people feel this specific strain of anxiety.

— Glamour, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026

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