specialised

Everyday

1. Specialised means made or trained for one particular job or purpose: specialised equipment, a specialised doctor. tree →
2. Past of «specialise»: she specialised in history. tree →

In the lessons

Science: specialised cells have a special shape for their job, like red blood cells (carry oxygen), nerve cells (carry messages) and root hair cells (take in water). This is a key idea in primary and secondary science. Everyday life: specialised tools, specialised schools, specialised knowledge.

Examples

• Red blood cells are specialised to carry oxygen. tree →
• Firefighters wear specialised clothing. tree →
• The hospital has a specialised unit for burns. tree →
• Divers need specialised equipment. tree →
• Nerve cells are long and specialised to send messages. tree →
• Grandpa specialised in fixing old clocks. tree →
• This job needs specialised training. tree →

Note

UK spelling specialised; US specialized. Do not confuse with «special» (unusual, important). «Specialised» means designed for one job.