specialized

adj 1

Definitions

adj

Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.

Each of the most provocative selections is facing criticism that they lack the expertise and experience to run the vast, specialized bureaucracies that would be under their control.

Collocations

(adj.)

VERBS

Her knowledge of ancient languages was so specialized that only a few universities wanted to hire her.

become

ADV

highly, very

The hospital hired a very specialized surgeon to perform the rare heart operation.

increasingly

narrowly

The engineer had narrowly specialized in railway systems for most of his career.

fairly, quite, rather, relatively

Thesaurus

Synonyms

adjective — developed or designed for a special activity or function

specialised

Antonyms

unspecialized
unspecialised

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Each of the most provocative selections is facing criticism that they lack the expertise and experience to run the vast, specialized bureaucracies that would be under their control.

Wiktionary

This kind of specialized knowledge has very little to do with daily life.

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Specialized libraries collect writings about art.

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That psychiatrist specialized in eating disorders.

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The term "autistic savant" is used to describe a person who is autistic and is extremely talented in one or more specialized fields.

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Mary is an architect specialized in experimental designs.

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Usage Notes

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