specialize
verb (used without object)
to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty.
have specialized
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present perfectof specialize.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Because ectopic pregnancies usually cause complications before standard prenatal care begins around 10 weeks, patients often rely on emergency departments, where doctors don’t typically have specialized training in pregnancy care.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Institutions will be required to have specialized infrastructure to conduct these reviews.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
For instance, we launched a plane repair project in Rio Negro, made possible because we have specialized aeronautical technical schools.
From Barron's ● May 14, 2026
“Law enforcement professionals investigating these types of egregious crimes have specialized training and follow specific protocols to ensure a proper investigation, evidence preservation, and public safety,” the release said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 18, 2024
But he happened to have specialized information they had not.
From The Machine That Saved The World by Murray Leinster
