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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Fishermen’s, which is now designed to withstand the wind speeds of a Category 5 hurricane, offers specialized services such as 24/7 emergency care with nine emergency department beds.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
In fact, the addition of AI has redefined the space, to the point that specialized user-experience or agentic capabilities like those embedded in ServiceNow or Zoho can be considered no-code platforms.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Another way to ensure higher defense spending generates economic growth is to contract local companies that make products that can be used both for military and civilian purposes — something that’s currently more common in the US than Europe — rather than choosing specialized defense suppliers.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The comprehensive visualization includes specialized features like pools and outdoor spaces, as well as ensuring your garage is perfectly suited for your needs, even down to charging stations for electric vehicles.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2025
In fact, the addition of AI has redefined the space, to the point that specialized user-experience or agentic capabilities like those embedded in ServiceNow or Zoho can be considered no-code platforms.
—Jason Andersen, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Another way to ensure higher defense spending generates economic growth is to contract local companies that make products that can be used both for military and civilian purposes — something that’s currently more common in the US than Europe — rather than choosing specialized defense suppliers.
—Anna Cooban, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
The comprehensive visualization includes specialized features like pools and outdoor spaces, as well as ensuring your garage is perfectly suited for your needs, even down to charging stations for electric vehicles.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
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 13 Mar. 2025.
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