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
Recent Examples on the Web
Opening the space to students across the district, Cherniss said, creates athletic opportunities for students who can’t afford specialized training.
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Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
Some of the most secure ways to use MFA include using specialized apps such as Google Authenticator to generate one-time-use codes or physical security keys.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
While autophagy releases energy stored in the cell’s trash, this needs to be coordinated with another specialized component within the cell, mitochondria, that are the major supplier of energy.
—Matthew Farrer, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2024
Krissy died before reaching her 22nd week of pregnancy, when doctors had planned to admit her to a specialized hospital that handled pre-viable births.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Work gloves made from specialized cut-resistant fibers, like Kevlar and Dyneema, are the strongest available.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
And most of this extra material is a specialized foam in the middle of the shoe, known as the midsole.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Because the vicious cycle between domestic violence and housing instability is well known, domestic violence experts have argued for policies to provide quick, specialized assistance for survivors who seek emergency housing support.
—Lauren Cattaneo, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
In those tips is a specialized sac, a cnidosac, where the undigested nematocysts are stored.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
Annika Bahnsen, Orange County Register, 14 Apr. 2024
Some of the most secure ways to use MFA include using specialized apps such as Google Authenticator to generate one-time-use codes or physical security keys.
—Brian Fung, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024
While autophagy releases energy stored in the cell’s trash, this needs to be coordinated with another specialized component within the cell, mitochondria, that are the major supplier of energy.
—Matthew Farrer, Discover Magazine, 13 Apr. 2024
Krissy died before reaching her 22nd week of pregnancy, when doctors had planned to admit her to a specialized hospital that handled pre-viable births.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
Work gloves made from specialized cut-resistant fibers, like Kevlar and Dyneema, are the strongest available.
—Rachel Ahrnsen, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Apr. 2024
And most of this extra material is a specialized foam in the middle of the shoe, known as the midsole.
—Laura Lancaster, Outdoor Life, 11 Apr. 2024
Because the vicious cycle between domestic violence and housing instability is well known, domestic violence experts have argued for policies to provide quick, specialized assistance for survivors who seek emergency housing support.
—Lauren Cattaneo, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
In those tips is a specialized sac, a cnidosac, where the undigested nematocysts are stored.
—Helen Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialized. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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