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specialty
[spesh-uhl-tee]
noun
plural
specialtiesa special or distinctive quality, mark, state, or condition.
a special subject of study, line of work, area of interest, or the like.
His specialty is art criticism.
an article or service particularly dealt in, rendered, manufactured, etc., or one to which the provider, dealer, or manufacturer claims to devote special care.
The manufacturer's specialty is fine hats.
Synonyms: , , ,an article of unusual or superior design or quality.
a novelty; a new article.
an article with such strong consumer demand that it is at least partially removed from price competition.
a special or particular point, item, matter, characteristic, or peculiarity.
Law.
a special agreement, contract, etc., expressed in an instrument under seal.
a negotiable instrument not under seal.
adjective
Theater.(in vaudeville)
performing or performed in a manner that is unusual or not customary for a type of act, especially a performance involving dexterity or ingenuity, as a patter song.
specialty actor; specialty act.
(of a song or dance) isolated from the rest of the show.
specialty number.
specialty
/ ˈɛʃəɪ /
noun
law a formal contract or obligation expressed in a deed
a special interest or skill
a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant
roast beef was a specialty of the house
( as modifier )
a specialty dish
a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic
Word History and Origins
Origin of specialty1
Example Sentences
Hu spent the bulk of his career at the University of Michigan, where he earned master’s and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering and developed a specialty in researching the quality and productivity of manufacturing systems.
She has specialties now, like matchbooks with animals on them or matchbooks that advertise radio and TV stations, but she says her biggest collection by far is books from Southern California, including vintage motel matchbooks.
It also makes an for an easy connection with the revolutionary influence of Japanese music on Debussy’s “La Mer,” which then went on to influence Boulez, who made conducting it a specialty.
Other retailers, from department stores to specialty chains, are struggling to keep pace with shoppers who have shifted online.
She added that some shops have specialty teas or tea lattes on their menu, which is worth exploring.
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