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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The forested location of the derailment presented additional challenges for rescue operations, requiring specialized equipment to access the scene.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
For example, our technology can identify signals of customer frustration, enabling our specialized teams to proactively engage and provide a higher level of care.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Wnt signals help maintain a balance between stem cell self-renewal (keeping enough stem cells in the crypts) and differentiation (turning some stem cells into specialized cells that make up the lining of the intestine).
—New Atlas, 24 July 2025
ESAs give them that power, helping cover the cost of private school tuition, tutoring, homeschooling, or even specialized therapies.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 July 2025
For example, our technology can identify signals of customer frustration, enabling our specialized teams to proactively engage and provide a higher level of care.
—Billee Howard, Forbes.com, 27 July 2025
Wnt signals help maintain a balance between stem cell self-renewal (keeping enough stem cells in the crypts) and differentiation (turning some stem cells into specialized cells that make up the lining of the intestine).
—New Atlas, 24 July 2025
ESAs give them that power, helping cover the cost of private school tuition, tutoring, homeschooling, or even specialized therapies.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
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 4 Aug. 2025.
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