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specialism

American  
[spesh-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlɪz əm /

noun

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


specialism British  
/ ˈspɛʃəˌlɪzəm /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of specialism

First recorded in 1855–60; special + -ism

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On the duke's visit he met Nicky Holt, one of more than 50 nurses funded by WellChild, whose specialism is working with children who need ventilation to help them breathe.

From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026

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

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

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024

With a Masters degree and a specialism in aerodynamics, his career started with the Mercedes Formula 1 team.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2024

“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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