specialized
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Meaning · English
Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.
AdjectiveRegister: US
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “specialized” mean?
Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.
Is “specialized” formal or informal?
specialized is generally US.