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specialized

Pronunciation: [ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd]

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Learn how to use specialized in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

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.

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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?

How to pronounce specialized

Pronunciation: [ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd]

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