Specialized

/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Belonging or relating to a specific area of knowledge or expertise; focused on a particular subject or skill.

The university offers specialized courses in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Designed or developed for a particular purpose or use.

The specialized equipment was necessary for conducting the advanced experiments.

Limited to a specific function or field.

They hired a specialized team to handle the legal intricacies of the merger.

Derived from the word 'special' which comes from Latin 'specialis' meaning 'individual' or 'particular'.

specialized field

A specific area of study or professional practice.

specialized training

Education and skills development focused on a particular area.

specialization

The process of focusing on a particular area or subject.

specialist

A person who is an expert in a specific area.

Niche expertise.

He's got mad specialized skills in graphic design.

Tailored knowledge.

Her specialized knowledge in tech makes her invaluable to the team.