specialized US
ˈspɛʃəlaɪzd
See also: specialised (UK)
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Adjective

1.
designedUSdeveloped for a special activity or functionUS
  • The specialized equipment is used for heart surgery.
adapted customized tailored
2.
expertiseUSrequiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or trainingUS
  • She attended a specialized course in forensic accounting..
expert technical
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Expressions with specialized

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not focused on one specific skill or area
This is a non-specialized job anyone can do.
written works focused on one narrow subject for knowledgeable readers
The doctor keeps up with specialized literature in cardiology.

Origin of specialized

Latin, specialis (particular)

Terms with specialized included in their meaning

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education
institution for higher education or specialized courses
specialized
place where a specific type of animal is raised
specialized healthcare
private hospital or a specialized medical center
specialized
store specializing in a specific clothing category
emergency
unit specialized in disaster response
trained professional
employee with specialized training and expertise
equipment
specialized bottle for sports or outdoor activities
business
service or product specialized in

Examples of specialized in a sentence

  • The specialized software improved the design process.
  • The job requires specialized skills in data analysis.
  • He wrote a book on specialized medical procedures.

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  1. French:spécialisé, pointu, ...
  2. German:spezialisiert, ...
  3. Italian:specializzato, ...
  4. Spanish:especializado, detallado, ...
  5. Portuguese:especializado, ...
  6. Chinese:专用的, 专业的, ...
  7. Japanese:専門の, 専門的な, ...
  8. Arabic:متخصص, محدد, ...
  9. Hebrew:יְעוּדִי, מִקְצוֹעִי, ...
  10. Russian:специализированный, углубленный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спеціалізований, ...
  12. Hindi:विशेषीकृत, विशेष ज्ञान या प्रशिक्षण से संबंधित, ...
specialize US
ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz
See also: specialise (UK)

Definition of specialize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
careerintr.TECH.USfocus on a specific area of study or workintr.TECH.US
  • She decided to specialize in pediatric medicine..
concentrate focus
2.
adaptationintr.TECH.USadapt to a specific function or environmentintr.TECH.US
  • This tool is specialized for cutting through metal..
concentrate focus narrow
3.
trainingtr.TECH.UStrain someone in a specific skill or fieldtr.TECH.US
  • The program specializes students in advanced mathematics.
coach train tutor
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Origin of specialize

Latin, specialis (particular)

Examples of specialize in a sentence

  • Many chefs specialize in Italian cuisine.
  • Doctors often specialize in specific areas of medicine.
  • Many chefs specialize in international cuisines.
  • She specializes in teaching children with special needs.
  • The university specializes its courses for international students.

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  1. French:se spécialiser, spécialiser, ...
  2. German:sich spezialisieren, spezialisieren, ...
  3. Italian:specializzarsi, specializzare, ...
  4. Spanish:especializarse, especializar, ...
  5. Portuguese:especializar-se, especializar, ...
  6. Chinese:专攻, 专门化, ...
  7. Japanese:専門にする, 特化する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخَصَّصَ, تَكَيَّفَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהִתְמַחוֹת, לִהְיוֹת מוּתְאַם בִּמְיֻחָד, ...
  10. Russian:специализироваться, специализировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:спеціалізуватися, спеціалізувати, ...
  12. Hindi:विशेषज्ञता प्राप्त करना, विशिष्ट बनाना, ...
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