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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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   Learn the meaning of specialty as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how to use specialty in different contexts, such as medicine, law, and cooking.

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   Specialty is a noun that means a product that is extremely good in a particular place, or a subject that someone knows a lot about. Learn more about the usage, synonyms, and collocations of specialty with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   A specialty is someone's strong suit or area of expertise. A restaurant’s best dish would be its specialty. If you love baking muffins, make that your specialty.

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   Specialty definition: a special or distinctive quality, mark, state, or condition.. See examples of SPECIALTY used in a sentence.

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   SPECIALTY meaning: 1. a product that is extremely good in a particular place: 2. a subject that someone knows a lot…. Learn more.

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   Specialty is a noun that means a special pursuit, occupation, skill, or product. It can also refer to a branch of medicine or surgery, a formal contract, or a distinctive feature. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSPECIALTY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word specialty in American and British English. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, collocations, and related terms of specialty.