speciality

[ spesh-ee-al-i-tee ]

/ ˌspɛʃ iˈæl ɪ ti /

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noun, plural spe·ci·al·i·ties.Chiefly British.

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Origin of speciality

1400–50; late Middle English specialite<Late Latin speciālitās;see specialty

Words nearby speciality

specialism, specialist, specialistic, specialist registrar, spécialité de la maison, speciality, specialization, specialize, special jury, Special K, special library

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How to use speciality in a sentence

Choosing a city like Houston to focus on the energy sector, “makes sense and is a smart way” to “expand your market by a speciality,” and find areas of coverage that differentiate the FT from other publications covering that sector as well.
The Financial Times plans to open 2 more U.S. bureaus to target ‘global Americans’|Sara Guaglione|July 27, 2021|Digiday
The company, which has a 20-year history, said Fund V was “substantially oversubscribed” and will focus on the funds main specialities in software, fintech, marketplaces and the consumer internet.
Europe’s DN Capital launches its new $350M fund after a knock-out year for its portfolio|Mike Butcher|July 9, 2021|TechCrunch
Bring on all the speciality desserts, tasty quiches, and perfectly grilled steak.
Unique pan designs for a creative cooking experience|PopSci Commerce Team|October 28, 2020|Popular-Science
The DoD order requires services to develop "gender-neutral" standards for each speciality.
Women in Combat: Standards Meet Equality|David Frum|January 31, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The house speciality is a shot-ski—a wooden ski holding a dozen shot glasses.
Where Will Harry Party Back in London, And Who Will He Be Kissing?|Tom Sykes|January 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The speciality was mutton tagine, softly braised in the tagine pot with peas, vegetables, and spices.
The World’s Five Best Cheap Meals|Jodi Ettenberg|November 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Thus the scale of sorrow from sad melancholy to painful suffering became the speciality of the Dsseldorf school.
The History of Modern Painting, Volume 1 (of 4)|Richard Muther
She had a speciality for making coffee, and really it was quite drinkable.
Castellinaria|Henry Festing Jones
Never before in the annals of that great school had a Speciality been known to tell a story of another girl.
Betty Vivian|L. T. Meade
Later, his speciality was the taking off of foreigners—a sorry means of inciting to laughter for a man of intellect.
The English Stage|Augustin Filon
On the morning of that day Fanny made another effort to induce Betty to renounce the idea of becoming a Speciality.
Betty Vivian|L. T. Meade

British Dictionary definitions for speciality

speciality

mainly US and Canadian specialty

/ (ˌspɛʃɪˈælɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

a special interest or skill

a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurantroast beef was a speciality of the house
(as modifier)a speciality dish

a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic

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speciality

Origin of speciality

Words nearby speciality

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How to use speciality in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for speciality

mainly US and Canadian specialty