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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Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Fortunately, his background in rock climbing and specialized training with rope-access technicians prepared him for the demands.
—Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Armed with a variety of specialized visual tools gleaned from university programs, Romero began telling contemporary stories of Native people.
—Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
The newcomer center is a specialized academic and English language program for refugee students in fifth through eighth grades.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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