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Specialty vs. Speciality
Specialty
/ˈspeʃəlti/
A particular area of study or work in which someone has expertise or focuses on.
Examples:
Synonyms:
expertise
specialization
field
profession
niche
Antonyms:
generalization
ordinary
commonality
Speciality
/ˌspeʃiˈæləti/
A particular area of expertise or focus someone has in their work or studies.
Examples:
Synonyms:
expertise
specialization
focus
Antonyms:
generalization
breadth
universality
Ways to tell them apart:
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.
When to use specialty:
When to use speciality:
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