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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This specialized miniature work machine can also handle serious play, supporting graphically demanding games like Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy 14 Online, and Total War: Warhammer 3.
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The reality is that banks often rely on external consultants for specialized knowledge, which can delay innovation due to lengthy corporate processes.
—Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Awards for the craft categories of Best European Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Make-up and Hair, Original Score, Sound and Visual Effects are decided by a specialized a jury and selected from the films in core Academy selection.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Senior government officials from countries such as Algeria, Iraq, and Georgia are gathering at a nondescript facility in Cyprus to receive specialized training from U.S. experts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
The reality is that banks often rely on external consultants for specialized knowledge, which can delay innovation due to lengthy corporate processes.
—Oleg Chanchikov, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Awards for the craft categories of Best European Cinematography, Editing, Production Design, Costume Design, Make-up and Hair, Original Score, Sound and Visual Effects are decided by a specialized a jury and selected from the films in core Academy selection.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
Senior government officials from countries such as Algeria, Iraq, and Georgia are gathering at a nondescript facility in Cyprus to receive specialized training from U.S. experts.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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