specialism

[spesh-uh-liz-uhm]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of specialism¹

First recorded in 1855–60; special + -ism

Example Sentences

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

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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.

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I was among the journalists invited to a monthly briefing at New Scotland Yard, where officers with different specialisms came together to discuss suspects flagged under the scheme, and how to tackle them.

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It is using digital twin technology in its immunology, oncology and rare disease specialism.

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The longest outpatient waiting list is for general surgery, however, every treatment specialism list has grown, with the exception of ophthalmology.

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