English · Word Candidate

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.

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