specialized
English
Alternative forms
- specialised (non-Oxford British English)
Pronunciation
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Adjective
specialized (comparative more specialized, superlative most specialized) (American spelling, Oxford British English)
- Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.
- 2024 November 18, Stephen Collinson, “Trump doubles down on provocative Cabinet picks as their fates hang in the balance”, in CNN[1]:
- 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.
Derived terms
Translations
specifically adapted to a specific field
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Verb
specialized
- simple past and past participle of specialize