specialized
Pronunciation: [ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd]
Word
Context: "knowledge or skills"
(adjective) when something is focused on a particular subject or skill. It's like a person who studies a lot about one thing, like animals or computers, and knows a lot about it.
Example
She has a specialized knowledge of marine biology, which helps her understand ocean life better.
Example
He doesn’t like specialized topics; he prefers learning about general subjects.
Example
What specialized skills do you think are important for this job?
Context: "business or roles"
(verb) to make something specific to a certain purpose; like when a job focuses on specific tasks that not everyone can do. It’s like when a restaurant serves only one type of food.
Example
The company has specialized in developing software for educational purposes.
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They haven't specialized in any particular product line, so they offer everything.
Example
Have you ever specialized in a project at school?
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