specialized
adjective
spe·cial·ized
ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd 
1
: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization
especially
: highly differentiated especially in a particular direction or for a particular end
2
: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation
specialized personnel
Examples of specialized in a Sentence
specialized regions of the brain
specialized gear for deep-sea fishing
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Alex Shubat, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Private schools play a crucial role in this success story — not by competing with public education, but by providing specialized environments where students who might otherwise struggle can find their path to achievement.
—Pam Tapley, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
The way to determine what subtype of flu A a person has is through a lab with more specialized equipment.
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Alex Shubat, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Private schools play a crucial role in this success story — not by competing with public education, but by providing specialized environments where students who might otherwise struggle can find their path to achievement.
—Pam Tapley, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
The way to determine what subtype of flu A a person has is through a lab with more specialized equipment.
—Erika Edwards, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, smaller, more specialized apps like Watch Duty, a nonprofit wildfire monitoring platform, have filled gaps.
—Mia Sato, The Verge, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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