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Meaning of special ed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

special

Pronunciation:/ˈspɛ.ʃəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

    Example: We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.

  2. One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.

    Example: Today's special is our tuna melt on rye.

  3. Unusual or exceptional episode of a series.

    Example: Did you see the Christmas special?

  4. A special constable.

verb

Definitions

  1. (nursing) To supervise a patient one-on-one.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Distinguished by a unique or unusual quality.

    Example: a special episode of a television series

  2. Of particular personal interest or value; dear; beloved.

    Example: Everyone is special to someone.

  3. Of or related to learning or intellectual disabilities.

    Example: He goes to a special school.

  4. Constituting or relating to a species.

    Example: The seven dark spots is a special property unique to Coccinella septempunctata.