specialized C1 Topic:Time US /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ See IPA manual Freq #15204 Meanings 1 adj Designed for or focused on one particular area, skill, or purpose. Repairing this engine requires specialized tools. 2 verb Past tense and past participle of specialize: to focus on one particular area of study or work. She specialized in criminal law after finishing her degree. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adj · designed for or focused on... specialised Common collocations highly specialized Adverb + adjective Topics Time Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # specialized **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adj, verb **IPA (US):** /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/ **Frequency rank:** 15204 ## Meanings 1. Designed for or focused on one particular area, skill, or purpose. 2. Past tense and past participle of specialize: to focus on one particular area of study or work. ## Examples - Repairing this engine requires specialized tools. - She specialized in criminal law after finishing her degree. ## Topics - Time - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown