special needs
ˈspɛʃəl niːdz
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Definition of special needs - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
disabilitiespeople requiring special help due to disabilities
  • The community center offers programs for special needs.
2.
disability supportrequirements unique to individuals with disabilities
  • Schools must accommodate students with special needs..
3.
educationeducational needs of students with disabilities or difficulties
  • Teachers are trained to support children with special needs.
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Expressions with special

special saucen.
unique or secret ingredient in a recipe
The chef's special sauce made the dish unforgettable.
special relationshipn.
close and unique connection between two entities
Their special relationship led to successful collaborations.
Saturday-night specialn.
small cheap gun often used in crimes
The police found a Saturday-night special at the scene.
special pleadingn.
emphasizing favorable aspects while ignoring unfavorable ones
Her special pleading ignored the project's failures.
early bird specialn.
discount offered to customers who arrive early
The restaurant offers an early bird special for diners who arrive before 6 PM.
very special episoden.
episode in a TV series about a serious or important event
That was a very special episode about bullying.

Expressions with needs

last thing one needsn.
something unwanted when already burdened
Another broken pipe is the last thing she needs today.
all someone needs to known.
essential information required for understanding something
That’s all the manager needs to know for now.
meet the needsv.
fulfill the requirements or desires of someone or something
The new software meets the needs of our clients.
no more needs to be saidexp.
nothing else is necessary because the point is clear
The results speak for themselves, no more needs to be said.
serve one's needsv.
fulfill the requirements or desires of someone
The new software will serve our needs perfectly.
hierarchy of needsn.
ordered list that shows which requirements are more important than others
The project hierarchy of needs placed user safety above all extra features.
consumer needsn.
requirements and desires of buyers that products or services aim to satisfy
The company researched consumer needs before designing the new smartphone.
needs analysisn.
systematic study used to identify and understand requirements or gaps
The training department conducted a needs analysis before designing the new course.
needs testn.
assessment of physical or social conditions for services
A needs test was required for the healthcare program.
good wine needs no bushexp.
something of good quality doesn't need advertisement
The restaurant's reputation spread by word of mouth; good wine needs no bush.

Terms related to special needs

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needaccessibilityaccommodationadaptationassistancecareempowermentinclusionsupportaidhelpprovisions

Terms with special needs included in their meaning

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care workern.
healthcare
person helping people with special needs
key arean.
importance
important part or section that needs special attention
special schooln.
education
school for students with special educational needs
assisted livingn.
housing
residential facility for people with special needs
SENacr.
acr: special educational needs
extra help for kids who learn differently
care homen.
healthcare
institution for people with special needs or problems
special educationn.
students with disabilities
education for students with special needs
there's an art toexp.
skillful activity
doing something well needs special skill or technique

Examples of special needs in a sentence

  • Parents often advocate for their children's special needs.
  • The teacher specializes in working with children with special needs.
  • Parents of children with special needs often seek additional resources.
  • The school offers programs for students with special needs.
  • Parents advocate for their children's special needs.

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  1. French:personnes à besoins particuliers, besoins spéciaux, ...
  2. German:Menschen mit besonderen Bedürfnissen, besondere Bedürfnisse, ...
  3. Italian:bisogni speciali, esigenze particolari, ...
  4. Spanish:necesidades especiales, requerimientos especiales, ...
  5. Portuguese:necessidades especiais, necessidades específicas, ...
  6. Chinese:特殊需要, 特殊需求, ...
  7. Japanese:特別支援, 特別な要求, ...
  8. Arabic:اِحْتِيَاجَات خَاصَّة, احْتِيَاجَات تَعْلِيمِيَّة خَاصَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֲנָשִׁים עִם צְרָכִים מְיֻחָדִים, צְרָכִים מְיֻחָדִים, ...
  10. Russian:особые потребности, специальные нужды, ...
  11. Ukrainian:особливі потреби, спеціальні потреби, ...
  12. Hindi:विशेष आवश्यकता वाले लोग, विशेष आवश्यकताएँ, ...
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