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gender-specific

American  
[jen-der-spi-sif-ik] / ˈdʒɛn dər spɪˈsɪf ɪk /

adjective

  1. for, characteristic of, or limited to either males or females.

    Left-handedness is not gender-specific.


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She didn’t intend to call him out specifically or to be gender-specific, but she wanted to tap into the feeling she was hearing about from readers.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

For example, it would enable the researchers to see if starting the drugs early improves wellbeing by reducing gender-specific body changes.

From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2024

Dr. Binfet has conducted numerous studies on the benefits of canine therapy, but to his knowledge, this is the first gender-specific study about canine therapy.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2023

The CDC reports that girls are experiencing mental health issues at nearly double the rate of boys, making gender-specific services particularly important.

From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023

The Grammys abandoned gender-specific awards a decade ago, starting in 2012.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2022

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