Meaning & use

Specialised

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British spelling of specialized: focused on and skilled in a specific area or field.

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She specialised in pediatric surgery after years of general practice.

The firm offers highly specialised legal advice for tech startups.

A note on using this word

The '-ise' ending is standard in British and Australian English, while American English prefers '-ize.'

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generalized

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