Generalized vs. Specialized — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Generalized and Specialized
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Generalized
(Biology) Not specifically adapted to a particular environment or function; not specialized.
Specialized
Requiring or involving detailed and specific knowledge or training
Employees with specialized skills
Generalized
Generally prevalent
Observed a state of generalized discontent.
Specialized
Requiring or having detailed training or expertise in a particular field
Paleography is a very specialized field.
Generalized
Involving an entire organ.
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Specialized
Presenting detailed information used in a particular field
A specialized glossary of computer terms.
Generalized
Spreading through or affecting the entire body; not localized
A generalized infection.
Specialized
Designed for a specific purpose or use
A specialized computer application.
Generalized
Made more general, less specialized.
The generalized formula applies to all cases, the specialized one only works on simple problems.
Specialized
(Biology) Characterized by or resulting from specialization.
Generalized
(medicine) Spread throughout or affecting the entire body or body part.
Specialized
Highly skilled in, or specifically adapted to, a specific field.
Generalized
Simple past tense and past participle of generalize
Specialized
Simple past tense and past participle of specialize
Generalized
Comprising structural characters which are separated in more specialized forms; synthetic; as, a generalized type.
Specialized
Developed or designed for a special activity or function;
A specialized tool
Generalized
Not biologically differentiated or adapted to a specific function or environment;
The hedgehog is a primitive and generalized mammal
Specialized
Marked by or characteristic of specialization in a mechanical or scientific subject;
His specialized qualifications for the job
All kinds of specialized technical books
Generalized
Made general; widely prevalent;
A problem of generalized human needs
A state of generalized discontent
Generalized
Spread throughout a body or system;
Generalized edema
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