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specialties

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɛʃəɫtiz// spe·cial·ties

n. particular subjects or skills that someone knows a lot about. It can also mean a special food that a restaurant is famous for.

n. distinctive areas of expertise, study, or professional focus; alternatively, specific food items for which a chef or region is particularly well known.


SIMPLE

The doctor has several specialties, including heart health and nutrition.

CONTEXTUAL

While the firm handles general law, their true specialties are intellectual property and international trade agreements.

COMPLEX

The menu highlights regional specialties that utilize locally sourced ingredients, reflecting the diverse culinary traditions found across the southern provinces.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'specialty' (American English) or 'speciality' (British English).

Pitfall

He is a specialty in historyHis specialty is historyA specialty is the subject or skill itself, not the person; use 'specialist' to describe the person.

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