specialized

adjective

ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce specialized (audio)
Definition of specializednext
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 Neoclouds are a specialized cloud computing providers that focus on high-performance tech infrastructure designed specifically for artificial intelligence. — Fred Imbert,sean Conlon,hugh Leask, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026 The camera equipment had difficulty passing through some sections, and workers needed specialized help to complete the inspection. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026 But smaller, specialized cloud infrastructure providers—called neoclouds—could be more exposed. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 Sephora’s fake freckles selection shows how specialized formulas and applicators have entered major beauty retail, catering to different preferences and finishes. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
  1. special
  2. limited
  3. technical
  4. restricted
  5. specific
Adjective
  • On Tuesday, Elon Musk, the CEO and largest shareholder of both companies, said the electric vehicle maker and the rocket company had formed special committees at the request of shareholders to discuss the idea.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For the collection, the mill applies a special cleaning process to cotton that removes 80 percent of impurities.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • The band said 60% of tickets would be priced under $300, alongside a limited number of premium seats.
    — James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The very limited research on estrogen facial creams is far less bullish.
    — Ashley Abramson, Allure, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • Some services offer custom removals, but legal restrictions and technical limitations can prevent certain information from being deleted.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Karl Mayer previews new knitting machinery in China Karl Mayer will demonstrate new machinery for apparel, footwear and technical textiles at its Changzhou, China, facility during ITMA Asia 2026.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • The recurring shape adds another detail for researchers examining reports of unexplained objects near restricted locations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The money was moved into a restricted account in Qatar intended to ensure that Iran could only spend the funds on humanitarian goods.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • That website works great in the demo—under specific conditions and without users with thumbs for fingers.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But rather than any of her contemporaries, one specific anecdote from Jensen’s school years seems like the most apt context for the measured wandering on Jazz dreams.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of specific

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