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SPECIALISED

Dictionary entry overview: What does specialised mean?

• SPECIALISED (adjective)
The adjective SPECIALISED has 2 senses:

1. developed or designed for a special activity or function
2. marked by or characteristic of specialization in a mechanical or scientific subject

Familiarity information: SPECIALISED used as an adjective is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• SPECIALISED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Developed or designed for a special activity or function

Synonyms:

specialised; specialized

Context example:

a specialized tool

Similar:

differentiated (exhibiting biological specialization; adapted during development to a specific function or environment)

special (adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose)

specialistic (showing focused training)

Also:

specific ((sometimes followed by 'to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique)

Sense 2

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Meaning:

Marked by or characteristic of specialization in a mechanical or scientific subject

Synonyms:

specialised; specialized

Context examples:

his specialized qualifications for the job / all kinds of specialized technical books

Similar:

technical (characterizing or showing skill in or specialized knowledge of applied arts and sciences)

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