Specialty definition
An article or class of article characterized by special features, superior quality, novelty, etc.
A bakery whose specialty is pie.
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A thing specialized in; special interest, field of study or professional work, etc.
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The state of being special.
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(law) A special contract, obligation, agreement, etc. under seal, or a contract by deed.
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A special quality, feature, point, characteristic, etc.
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A branch of medicine or surgery, such as cardiology or neurosurgery, in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist.
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The definition of a specialty is an area of study or a specific interest in which you have become an expert or which you focus on, or something that meets particular tastes and needs.
When you study French languages and spend your entire academic career learning about them, this is an example of when French languages are your specialty.
Cardiac care is an example of a medical specialty.
Your famous chicken pot pie that everyone knows you for is an example of a specialty.
Low-fat sugar-free candy for diabetics is an example of specialty candy.
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(law) A contract or agreement that creates a greater obligation than an ordinary contract or agreement because it is executed under seal.
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A special pursuit, occupation, aptitude, or skill.
The professor's specialty was the study of ancient languages.
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An item or product of a distinctive kind or of particular superiority.
French pastry is the chef's specialty.
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Designating or of a store or stores that specialize in selling certain types of goods or to certain types of customers.
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Of such goods or customers.
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A branch of medicine or surgery in which a physician specializes; the field or practice of a specialist.
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Unique property, such as a church, that is not marketable under the principle of eminent domain. See contract.
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They cook well overall, but their true specialty is pasta.
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Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
specialty
Plural:
specialtiesOrigin of specialty
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