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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Many specialized brands also use high-quality oils, enriching the scent throw and aroma.
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
For example, high-poverty, urban, small, and specialized high schools are less likely to offer dual enrollment courses.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Local police agencies have been training in case of civil disturbances and the sheriff is planning to make specialized units ready during the elections.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Tots watch short videos of children engaging in social interactions while a specialized camera tracks their eye movements, and captures 120 data points per second.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
For example, high-poverty, urban, small, and specialized high schools are less likely to offer dual enrollment courses.
—Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Local police agencies have been training in case of civil disturbances and the sheriff is planning to make specialized units ready during the elections.
—Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
Tots watch short videos of children engaging in social interactions while a specialized camera tracks their eye movements, and captures 120 data points per second.
—Jessica Klein, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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 Nov. 2024.
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