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specialized
adjective
: made or used for one particular purpose, job, place, etc.
Full Definition of SPECIALIZED
1
: characterized by or exhibiting biological specialization; especially : highly differentiated especially in a particular direction or for a particular end
2
: designed, trained, or fitted for one particular purpose or occupation <specialized personnel>
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First Known Use of SPECIALIZED
1853
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