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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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
That stoked fears that the specialized client services offered by brokerage and wealth management firms could face increased competition.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
When California’s specialized gasoline trades at a premium, particularly during refinery outages, Gulf Coast refiners can capture higher margins by sending barrels west, De Haan said.
—Will Kubzansky, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Professionals use specialized spotting agents to treat stains safely while protecting delicate fibers.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 2026.
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