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specialized

adj
1
Designed for or skilled in one particular purpose or area, rather than general use.
"The hospital has a specialized unit for burn victims."
"She uses highly specialized software for the job."

How to Use Specialized

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In plain EnglishMade or trained for a narrow, specific purpose rather than general use.

UK vs US

British English also spells this "specialised."

Word Forms

more specialized comparative, most specialized superlative

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