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gender-specific

American

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

adjective

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

Left-handedness is not gender-specific.

Example Sentences

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There must be a gender-specific approach to criminal justice, as women end up in prison because of things that are gender-specific in society.

From BBC • Oct. 5, 2024

Investigators examined gender-specific outcomes in relation to frequency, duration, intensity and type of physical activity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2024

Vince, however, has a diplomatic answer: “I don’t think it was a gender-specific thing, I think it was just that he was a dog,” Vince said.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 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 Berlin International Film Festival dropped gender-specific awards from its lineup in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 28, 2022

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