Specialty vs. Specialism

Specialty vs. Specialism — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Specialty and Specialism

Specialtynoun

That in which one specializes; a chosen expertise or talent.

They cook well overall, but their true specialty is pasta.

Specialismnoun

(countable) Speciality.

Specialtynoun

(obsolete) Particularity.

Specialismnoun

(uncountable) The concentration of one's efforts upon a particular field of study.

Specialtynoun

A particular or peculiar case.

Specialismnoun

the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation

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Specialtynoun

An attribute or quality peculiar to a species.

Specialismnoun

the special line of work you have adopted as your career;

his specialization is gastroenterology

Specialtynoun

(legal) A contract or obligation under seal; a contract by deed; a writing, under seal, given as security for a debt particularly specified.

Specialtynoun

an asset of special worth or utility;

cooking is his forte

Specialtynoun

a distinguishing trait

Specialtynoun

the special line of work you have adopted as your career;

his specialization is gastroenterology
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