specialized

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specialized (comparative more specialized, superlative most specialized) (American spelling, Oxford British English)

  1. 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.

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specialized

  1. simple past and past participle of specialize