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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However, building sovereign compute is challenging, requiring significant capital, specialized maintenance staff, and long deployment times.
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Given the scale of the disaster, specialized teams from the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and other countries began mobilizing toward Venezuela in coordination with local authorities and the United Nations.
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Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
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Rodriguez said the United Nations was sending specialized personnel to support rescue efforts, according to state news agency TeleSur TV on Telegram.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
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Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Given the scale of the disaster, specialized teams from the United States, Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and other countries began mobilizing toward Venezuela in coordination with local authorities and the United Nations.
—
Osmary Hernández,
CNN Money,
27 June 2026
How carpet shampooers work Carpet shampooers, also called carpet cleaners, combine water and specialized soap into a solution that’s sprayed into the carpet, then scrubbed and vacuumed away, bringing dirt with it.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
26 June 2026
Rodriguez said the United Nations was sending specialized personnel to support rescue efforts, according to state news agency TeleSur TV on Telegram.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for specialized
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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