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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

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

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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