speciality
Americannoun
plural
specialitiesnoun
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a special interest or skill
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a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant
roast beef was a speciality of the house
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( as modifier )
a speciality dish
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a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic
Etymology
Origin of speciality
1400–50; late Middle English specialite < Late Latin speciālitās; specialty
Example Sentences
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Their preparation has been questioned, including the lack of a full-time bowling coach or a member of staff with a speciality in fielding.
From BBC
We met him as he trained a group of young men in handling military drones, his speciality.
From Barron's
The strike is going ahead despite a new offer from the government being made last week, which included increasing the number of speciality training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees.
From BBC
The union agreed to the snap poll last week after the government came forward with a fresh deal which included increasing speciality training posts and covering out-of-pocket expenses like exam fees.
From BBC
In this series and the Moving Picture Show that followed, his speciality was parodying film and television favourites.
From BBC
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