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speciality

noun

ˌspe-shē-ˈa-lə-tē

Definition of speciality

as in specialty

something for which a person shows a special talent my speciality is linguistics

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Recent Examples of speciality After her postpartum experience and realizing that there were few therapists trained in this speciality in her area, Pham obtained training in perinatal mental health and now has a practice treating moms. — Sara Rowe Mount, Parents, 22 May 2026 The best of two restaurants is the fine-dining Bombay Brasserie, modeled on its London namesake, focusing on regional Indian specialities carefully matched to local wines. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 As the authors indicate, these opportunities are already being leveraged in some of the most critical specialities, including across psychiatry, cardiology, oncology, and infectious diseases. — Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 The Ellisons' story highlights a bigger problem for this on Atlanta's south side - access to emergency and speciality care, one that has increased since the closure of Atlanta Medical Center South in East Point. — Nakell Williams, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for speciality

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specialty

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Some pest control companies might include them in general pest control, whereas others include them in higher-tier plans or offer rat and mouse extermination as an add-on specialty service.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Schallau’s specialty is saison, a style of farmhouse ales bursting with complex flavors, such as Bourgeois Daydreams, a pale golden table beer featuring notes of makrut lime leaves and Meyer lemon.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026

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