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speciality noun [ ˌspɛʃɪˈalɪti ]

• a pursuit, area of study, or skill to which someone has devoted much time and effort and in which they are expert.
• "his speciality was watercolours"
Similar: forte, strong point, strength, métier, long suit, strong suit, talent, skill, bent, gift, claim to fame, department, pièce de résistance, bag, thing, cup of tea,
• a branch of medicine or surgery.
Similar: area of specialization, specialty, field of study, area, branch of knowledge, medical/surgical field,
• a contract under seal.
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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