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Specialty vs. Speciality

Specialty

/ˈspeʃəlti/
A particular area of study or work in which someone has expertise or focuses on.

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Speciality

/ˌspeʃiˈæləti/
A particular area of expertise or focus someone has in their work or studies.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Specialty is the American English version of the word, while speciality is typically used in British English.
  • Both words share the same meaning and can often be used interchangeably depending on regional spelling preferences.
  • If you are writing for an American audience, you might want to use specialty. For British readers, speciality would be more appropriate.
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