specialism
noun
spe·cial·ism
ˈspe-shə-ˌli-zəm 
1
: specialization in an occupation or branch of learning
2
: a field of specialization : specialty
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She is credited with introducing new specialisms at Edelman in the fields of workplace advisory, sustainability and AI, while driving the company’s strategy on topics including DEI and leadership development.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
But for every specificity and specialism, there is a trade-off.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Greg O’Keeffe Steven Gerrard Liverpool 1998-2015 Football has become about specialisms, players whose job description is tightly defined around one super-strength.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Start with a strong statement about your expertise, followed by key specialisms and notable achievements.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
But for every specificity and specialism, there is a trade-off.
—Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Greg O’Keeffe Steven Gerrard Liverpool 1998-2015 Football has become about specialisms, players whose job description is tightly defined around one super-strength.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
Start with a strong statement about your expertise, followed by key specialisms and notable achievements.
—Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialism
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“Specialism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialism. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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