specialized

UK
/ˈspɛʃ.əl.aɪzd/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/

Translations

specializedadjective
more specialized
Comp.
most specialized
Super.
UK
/ˈspɛʃ.əl.aɪzd/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/
The company offers specialized software for graphic designers.
L'entreprise propose un logiciel spécialisé pour les graphistes.
specializedpast participle
UK
/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪzd/
Functions as a past-participle adjective derived from the verb "specialize"; not gradable.
The mission required highly specialized personnel and equipment.
La mission nécessitait un personnel et un équipement hautement spécialisés.
specializeverb

specialized

Past Simple

specialized
Past Simple
specialized
Past Participle
specializing
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɛʃ.əl.aɪz/
US
/ˈspɛʃ.ə.laɪz/
spécialiserEmploi le plus courant, généralement pronominal en français : « se spécialiser en/dans ».
After completing her medical degree, she decided to specialize in cardiology.
Après avoir obtenu son diplôme de médecine, elle a décidé de se spécialiser en cardiologie.
Additional translations
spécialiserSens biologique ou évolutionnaire, souvent pronominal.
spécialiserInformatique, emploi transitif.
préciserSens de formulation précise ou détaillée.

Definitions

specializedadjective
Designed or intended for a particular purpose or area of knowledge.
The company offers specialized software for graphic designers.
Requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training.
The doctor has specialized knowledge in pediatric medicine.
Adapted to a particular function or environment.
The plant has specialized leaves that help it conserve water in arid climates.
specializedpast participle
Developed, trained, or adapted for a particular purpose or function; having undergone specialization.
The mission required highly specialized personnel and equipment.
specializeverb
To focus on a particular area of study or work, becoming an expert in that field.
After completing her medical degree, she decided to specialize in cardiology.
To adapt or evolve to suit a particular function or environment.
Over time, the birds specialized to feed on the specific types of insects found in the region.
(computing, transitive) To provide a version of generic code, data, or a template adapted for a particular type or case.
The compiler automatically specializes the template for floating-point numbers.
To mention or state specifically; to detail precisely.
The agreement specializes the rights and obligations of each party.