speciality

[ spesh-ee-al-i-tee ]

noun

, Chiefly British.

, plural spe·ci·al·i·ties.

1. specialty.

speciality

/ ˌspɛʃɪˈælɪtɪ /

noun

1. a special interest or skill
2. 1. a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant

      roast beef was a speciality of the house

   2. ( as modifier )

      a speciality dish

3. a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic

Word History and Origins

Origin of speciality¹

1400–50; late Middle English specialite < Late Latin speciālitās; specialty

Example Sentences

It could underestimate the size of the problem, as gynaecology patients are less likely to be waiting for two appointments than patients in some other specialities.

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She is on medications with the help of her GP and a consultant but says she has been discharged from speciality cardiac nursing.

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Typically, many resident doctors then enter speciality training in a particular area of medicine and surgery, or general-practice training to become a GP.

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Students graduate as healthcare professionals who work under the supervision of a doctor in a range of medical specialities in primary and secondary care.

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Mr Poots replied: "It's a speciality of mine. Enjoying the sour bake on her face now."

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