specialized
adjective
spe·​cial·​ized
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Definition of specialized
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
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Synonyms & Antonyms for specialized
Synonyms
Antonyms
general, nontechnical, untechnical
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Examples of specialized in a Sentence
specialized regions of the brain
specialized gear for deep-sea fishing
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specialized
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of specialized
: made or used for one particular purpose, job, place, etc.
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