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

Synonyms

• technical

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Additionally, the judge stated that Treasury records from the Bureau of Fiscal Services can only be accessed by specialized civil servants who need them as part of their jobs. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025

Results from this study could help develop specialized therapies for both men and women at risk for Alzheimer’s. —Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025

In fact, federal agencies were paying for subscriptions to specialized Politico products. —Neal Rothschild, Axios, 8 Feb. 2025

Animal research also requires specialized facilities, as does working with hazardous pathogens. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 8 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation