specialisms

noun

plural of specialism
as in specialities

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  1. specialities
  2. specialties
  3. talents
  4. competencies
Noun
  • Don’t miss out on Belgian specialities, such as chips and mayonnaise, a classic now with heritage status (although here beef stew is the preferred topping).
    — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Another Los Angeles restaurant featured on the Times list was Holbox, serving specialities from coastal regions of Mexico.
    — Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of specialities
Noun
  • Putting that standard into practice will require coordination across specialties.
    — Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Practices inside one group can have different practice management systems, specialties, scheduling rules, insurance participation, call volumes, provider preferences and emergency protocols.
    — Manjot Pal, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of specialties
Noun
  • Are big brands and competitive matches enough to sustain the league, if clubs can’t afford to splash for the world’s biggest talents?
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the brand’s stewards are a mix of veteran producers and relative newcomers who have kept the fanbase alive by using the IP to platform filmmakers with a remarkable array of creative talents.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of talents
Noun
  • Building curriculum in partnership with employers that blends technical training with the workplace habits and human competencies that define on-the-job success is part of what makes these pathways work.
    — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Gemma and Richard are composites drawn from our several decades of advising organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to smaller nonprofits on designing interview processes that assess leadership and interpersonal competencies.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of competencies
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