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specialized unit

[ˌspeʃəˈlaɪzd ˈjuːnɪt]
nounfemininepl: specialized units / unidades especializadas
unidade especializada
1. A division, group, or team within an organization that has been trained or designated to handle specific tasks or functions requiring particular expertise
The police department created a specialized unit to handle cybercrime investigations.
O departamento de polícia criou uma unidade especializada para investigar crimes cibernéticos.
2. In military or organizational contexts, a distinct group with focused training in a particular field or operation
The army deployed a specialized unit for search and rescue operations.
O exército implantou uma unidade especializada para operações de busca e resgate.
Synonyms
specialized teamspecialized divisiontask forceexpert teamdedicated unit
Antonyms
general unitmultipurpose unitstandard unit

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
unidade especializada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
unidade especializada / grupo especializado
Both terms widely used in business and government contexts
Portugal
unidade especializada
Standard term used in Portuguese military and police contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

elite unit
task force
strike team
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