specialized
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
designed for a specific purpose or requiring expert knowledge.
designed for a particular purpose or requiring specific expertise; often used to describe equipment, knowledge, or professional roles.
Simple“The hospital has specialized equipment for treating rare heart conditions.”
In context“The project requires specialized knowledge of international maritime law, which few consultants in this region possess.”
UsageUsually placed before the noun it modifies.
“The Pan American Health Organization has deployed specialised personnel and medical supplies, while other UN agencies are assessing the most urgent needs.”
“North Kivu lacks sufficient options to refer patients to specialized facilities, and none of the six affected health zones in Haut-Uélé yet has a treatment centre meeting required standards.”