specialty :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

specialization, specialisation, specialism

n. the special line of work you have adopted as your career; "his specialization is gastroenterology"

peculiarity, distinctiveness, specialness

n. a distinguishing trait

metier, forte, strength, strong point, long suit

n. an asset of special worth or utility; "cooking is his forte"

discipline

n. training to improve strength or self-control

concentration

n. bringing together military forces

occupation, business, line of work

n. the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"

profession

n. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)

distinction

n. a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"

characteristic

n. a distinguishing quality

hallmark, trademark, earmark, stylemark

n. a distinctive characteristic or attribute

aptitude

n. inherent ability

merit, virtue

n. any admirable quality or attribute; "work of great merit"

value

n. the quality (positive or negative) that renders something desirable or valuable; "the Shakespearean Shylock is of dubious value in the modern world"

quality

n. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare

strength, persuasiveness

n. the power to induce the taking of a course of action or the embracing of a point of view by means of argument or entreaty; "the strength of his argument settled the matter"

expertise, proficiency

n. the quality of having great facility and competence

distinction

n. a distinguishing quality; "it has the distinction of being the cheapest restaurant in town"

hallmark, trademark, earmark, stylemark

n. a distinctive characteristic or attribute

accomplishment, attainment, acquisition, skill, acquirement

n. an ability that has been acquired by training

competence, competency

n. the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

gift, endowment, talent, natural endowment

n. natural abilities or qualities

weak point

n. an attribute that is inadequate or deficient

fault, demerit

n. the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection; "they discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"; "he knew his own faults much better than she did"

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