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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.


Etymology

Origin of specialism

First recorded in 1855–60; special + -ism

Example Sentences

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There has not been a coach with a fielding specialism working with the England team since Paul Collingwood departed from the set-up at the beginning of the home summer.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

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

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

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

From BBC • Sep. 7, 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