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   spe·ci·al·ty

   /ˈspeSH(ə)ltē/

   noun

   • 1. a pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort and in which they are expert: "his specialty was watercolors" Similar fortestrong pointstrengthmétierlong suitstrong suittalentskillbentgiftclaim to famedepartmentpièce de résistanceinformal:bagthingcup of tea
   • ▪ a product, especially a type of food, which a person or region is famous for making well: "a restaurant serving freshly made local specialties"
   • ▪ meeting particular tastes or needs: "specialty potatoes for salads"
   • 2. a branch of medicine or surgery. Similar area of specializationfield of studyareabranch of knowledgemedical/surgical field
   • 3. a contract under seal.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting the quality of being special or distinctive): from Old French especialite or late Latin specialitas, from Latin specialis (see special).

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