special  /ˈspɛ ʃəl/ ? Meaning of "special"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising
  2. (n) a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant
  3. (n) a television production that features a particular person or work or topic
  4. (adj) unique or specific to a person or thing or category
  5. (adj) for a special service or occasion
  6. (adj) surpassing what is common or usual or expected
  7. (adj) adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose
  8. (adj) having a specific function or scope
  9. (adj) first and most important
  10. (adj) added to a regular schedule

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Usage(s):

  1. Some of the special-forces troops in iraq had seen it all before12 years ago, to be exact.
  2. Magazine Articles - News articles and special reports from the pages of PTI Magazine.
  3. A special report on the eco-pioneers fighting for a cleaner, greener future.

Quotes

  1. "This is unforgettable," Sneijder said. "It was a tough fight and toward the end we complicated matters. Sunday, we play in the World Cup final. I have to get used to that. A final is so special. You must savor it because it's not something...
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Wesley Sneijder Source: MiamiHerald.com

  2. "This is very special," said Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk. "After 32 years we play the final again. Such a small country. We can be very proud of this."
    on Jul 6, 2010 By: Bert van Marwijk Source: The Canadian Press

  3. It quoted Cameron as saying, "Audiences repeatedly told me they wanted more of Pandora, and wished they could have stayed there longer. So we're making that possible. Avatar: Special Edition will be exclusively in 3-D, and will have eight minutes of...
    on Jul 9, 2010 By: James Cameron Source: Vancouver Sun

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