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

Synonyms

• special
• limited
• technical
• restricted
• specific
• esoteric

Examples of specialized in a Sentence

specialized regions of the brain

specialized gear for deep-sea fishing

Recent Examples on the Web

Helicopters and super scoopers--specialized firefighting aircraft scooping water out of Pine Flat Lake-- supported suppression efforts as visibility allowed. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025

But lacking evidence for such claims, the agency instead argued in court that the cancellations were a contract dispute — a matter for a specialized tribunal. —Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2025

Part of that entails giving educators extra time to review data, making specialized plans and trading ideas with other teachers, said Bobby French, principal of Pineville Elementary School. —Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025

Rescuers, equipped with specialized cutting tools, began trying to free the marine creature — but then things took a turn. —Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for specialized

• acclimatized
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised

Kids Definition

specialized

adjective

1

: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization

2

: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation