specialized

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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

specialized

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past tense and past participle of specialize

Synonyms of specialized

Adjective

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

Adjective

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

New isotope supply chain The new center aims to connect that nuclear expertise with the specialized requirements of spaceflight. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

There are four specialized bars on the festival grounds that included speciality drinks and themes such as a sports bar and a chill cantina. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

The government has now deployed specialized riot police and mobile gendarmes as authorities struggle to contain the unrest, Le Monde reported. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Despite the higher pay, filling these specialized roles remains a challenge, said Swaminathan. — Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for specialized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

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