specialized

adjective

ˈspe-shə-ˌlīzd How to pronounce specialized (audio)
Definition of specializednext
as in special
used by or intended for experts in a particular field of knowledge highly specialized terms that have very specific meanings in legal documents

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Recent Examples of specialized The partnership combines Skydio’s X10D drone with L3Harris radios and specialized waveforms designed to protect command links in contested environments. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors say the defendants used specialized equipment and drones to reach high locations and record their activities. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Turning a field into a recognizable maze requires specialized planning and careful execution. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 Neoclouds are specialized computing providers built for artificial intelligence and machine learning. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for specialized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialized
  1. special
  2. limited
  3. technical
  4. restricted
  5. specific
Adjective
  • The café uses a special roast from an NKC small-batch roaster called Northlandia, according to Stevie Rose, marketing specialist at Life Unlimited.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The production won the Tony Award for special theatrical event.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • The collaboration centers on Muse Spark Open, the most capable open-weight model released under a license that allows for limited commercial use, according to Meta.
    — Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Departments with limited staffing may not have the resources to dedicate multiple investigators to tracking down a suspect vehicle.
    — Gino Vicci, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of limited
Adjective
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Those findings may help developers evaluate design choices and build stronger technical cases for future projects.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • Drying towels separately prevents longer drying times caused by restricted airflow and moisture differences.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The policy prohibited speakers from directing remarks to individual council members and restricted comments considered personal or abusive.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of restricted
Adjective
  • The German company aims to deploy the model across different robot platforms, allowing customers to adapt its capabilities to specific applications.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.
    — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of specific

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“Specialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/specialized. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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