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specialism

American

[spesh-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlɪz əm /

noun

devotion or restriction to a particular pursuit, branch of study, etc.

specialism British

/ ˈspɛʃəˌlɪzəm /

noun

the act or process of specializing in something, or the thing itself

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Etymology

Origin of specialism

First recorded in 1855–60; special + -ism

Example Sentences

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specialism

He waited a year for the appointment only to be told it was the wrong specialism.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025

The couple got four dogs and started raising livestock, while Sergei, 55, also found work as a land surveyor – his specialism during his time in the Soviet army.

From BBC ● May 25, 2025

Campione has become known for her unique specialism in dolls, doll houses, automata, birdcages and corkscrews.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2024

Dr Maybin tells me there are issues with attracting people to the specialism.

From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2023

“I’m afraid I’m not good on dragons. I know the red-winged, the silver, the yellow, the starlit, the bearded, and the orchard dragon. But the sea is my specialism, not the sky.”

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

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