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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.

Etymology

Origin of specialism

First recorded in 1855–60; special + -ism

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

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

From BBC • Sep. 7, 2024

"The variety of work is encouraging me to stay at the minute also I am working in dermatology and learning about that specialism - I'm learning all the time," the 31-year-old said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2024

He added the team had built up a "niche specialism" in restoring Banksys, adding an "iconic piece" from the artist was due to arrive over the summer.

From BBC • May 26, 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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