specialized
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Adjective:
- Designed or developed for a specific, particular purpose or function. This describes something that has a narrow, focused application rather than a general one.
- Having or involving detailed knowledge or training in a specific field. This describes a person, their skills, or their knowledge concentrated on a particular area.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The hospital purchased specialized equipment for heart surgery. (The equipment is designed specifically for that one type of procedure.)
- He is a highly specialized engineer who works only on satellite propulsion systems. (His expertise is focused on a very narrow field.)
- This is a very specialized journal; it only publishes articles on medieval pottery. (The journal's content is limited to one specific topic.)
Advanced Usage
- "to be/become specialized in something": to focus one's work, study, or skills on a particular area.
- After her PhD, she became specialized in marine biology.
- "highly specialized": emphasizing a very narrow and deep focus.
- The legal language in the contract was highly specialized and difficult for a layperson to understand.
Variants and Related Words
- Specialize (verb): to concentrate on and become an expert in a particular subject or skill.
- Many doctors choose to specialize in pediatrics.
- Specialization (noun): the process of specializing; an area of special focus.
- Her area of specialization is 19th-century French literature.
- Specialist (noun): a person who specializes in a particular field.
- You should see a skin specialist for that condition.
Synonyms
- Specific: clearly defined or identified.
- Niche: denoting products, services, or interests appealing to a small, specialized section of the population.
- Expert: having or involving authoritative knowledge.
Antonyms
- Generalized: not specialized; broad in scope or application.
- Universal: applicable to all cases.
- Versatile: able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
Adjective
- developed or designed for a special activity or function
- a specialized tool