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specialized

adjective

Simple meaning

Highly skilled in.

Pronunciation

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spehshuhlyzd

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ˈspɛʃəlaɪzd

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.

Used this way, specialized is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use specialized

  • “This mechanic is specialized in fixing classic car engines and knows them inside out.”adjective

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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Highly

highly specializedspecialized field

Other combinations

specialized knowledgespecialized trainingspecialized servicesspecialized equipmentspecialized formspecialized information

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • specializeverbBase word

    Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

More about this wordSynonyms, forms, origin

Synonyms

Sense: highly skilled in or or specifically adapted to

technical

Antonyms

Sense: highly skilled in or or specifically adapted to

unspecializedTechnical

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