specialized

adjective

ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce specialized (audio)
Definition of specializednext
as in special
used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge highly specialized terms that have very specific meanings in legal documents

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Recent Examples of specialized Congress recognized that broadcast mergers raise complex legal, economic, and technical questions that require specialized expertise. — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026 Coreshell says the cells will be designed to meet National Defense Authorization Act requirements and support both electric vehicles and specialized military applications. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026 The specialized medical review helped investigators better establish when the fatal injuries occurred, which investigators compared with the evidence and statements collected throughout the investigation, the news release said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 In July, Shedd said it had been asked to help rehome up to 10 beluga whales because of its experience caring for belugas and its specialized habitats. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
  1. special
  2. limited
  3. technical
  4. restricted
  5. specific
Adjective
  • At a special fair contest, Iowa pie bakers gave the Pie Lady Louise Piper a fitting farewell.
    — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 28 Aug. 2026
  • If your stay involves a special occasion, the Teppanyaki show-cooking experience makes for an unforgettable celebration.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • Following the results, analysts at Bank of America upgraded shares to neutral from an underperform rating on accelerating AI growth, but warned of limited upside ahead.
    — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Yet last week, California managed to pull it off — navigating the public backlash that has derailed and limited efforts by other Western states.
    — Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • Venezuela's industry has suffered from decades of underinvestment, deteriorating infrastructure and the loss of technical expertise.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • However, the project remains at the study stage, and its technical feasibility, regulatory requirements and commercial prospects still need to be evaluated.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • And yet, the Yankees could have used more length with the club set to start two restricted starters, Carlos Rodón (Game 1) and Max Fried (Game 2), in Saturday’s doubleheader.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Even a single night of restricted sleep can impair a leader’s cognitive performance, particularly memory.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • The Vikings will use him on special teams and as a game-plan-specific blitzer.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Lives built around specific products, even at a few thousand followers, are becoming a viable path to affiliate income.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of specific

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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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