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- special delivery stamp/ˈspeʃ.əl dɪˈlɪv.ər.i stæmp/A specific postage stamp issued by postal services to prepay the fee for expedited, guaranteed postal delivery service, typically requiring a signature upon receipt.nounC1
- special dividend/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈdɪv.ɪ.dend/A non-recurring distribution of a company's earnings or reserves to its shareholders, paid in addition to any regular dividend.nounC1/C2
- special drawing rights/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈdrɔː.ɪŋ ˌraɪts/An international reserve asset created by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to supplement the official reserves of its member countries.plural-nounC2
- special education/ˌspeʃ.əl ˌed.jʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/Education designed to meet the specific learning needs of students with disabilities or exceptional learning requirements.nounIntermediate (B2)
- special educational needs/ˌspeʃ.əl ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən.əl ˈniːdz/The individual requirements of learners who have significant difficulties in learning compared to their peers, or who have disabilities that hinder their access to standard educational facilities.plural-nounC1
- special effect/ˌspeʃ.əl ɪˈfekt/An artificial visual or sound technique used in film, television, or theatre to create illusions or enhance scenes that cannot be achieved through normal filming methods.nounB2
- special effects/ˌspeʃ.əl ɪˈfekts/Visual or audio illusions or simulations created artificially for films, television, or theatre to depict scenes that cannot be achieved by normal means.plural-nounB1
- special forces/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈfɔː.sɪz/Elite military units trained for unconventional, high-risk operations such as reconnaissance, direct action, counter-terrorism, and unconventional warfare.plural-nounC1
- special handling/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈhæn.dl.ɪŋ/The process of treating something or someone with particular care, attention, or procedures beyond standard practice, often due to specific requirements, sensitivity, or importance.nounB2
- special interest/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈɪn.trəst/A political term describing a group that seeks to influence government policy for its own narrow benefit, often at the expense of the broader public interest.nounB2 (Upper Intermediate)
- special jury/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈdʒʊə.ri/A jury selected for a trial, often in complex or serious cases, using a special procedure or from a specific list of qualified individuals, such as those of higher social standing or professional expertise.nounC2 (Very low frequency)
- special k/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈkeɪ/A brand name for a breakfast cereal made from toasted rice.nounLow (as cereal); Medium (as drug slang in specific contexts)
- special library/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈlaɪ.brər.i/A library focused on a particular subject, collection, or user group, distinct from a general public or academic library.nounC1
- special licence/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈlaɪ.səns/Official permission granted exceptionally or outside normal regulations, often to expedite a process.nounMedium
- special marine warning/ˈspeʃ.əl məˈriːn ˈwɔː.nɪŋ/A type of weather warning issued for potentially hazardous marine conditions, often for sudden, short-duration events.nounLow
- special needs/ˌspeʃ.əl ˈniːdz/The individual requirements and support necessary for people with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities or challenges.plural-nounB1
- special olympics/ˌspeʃ.əl əʊˈlɪm.pɪks/A global, year-round program of sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.plural-nounMedium
- special order/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈɔː.dər/A unique request for a product or service not normally available from a standard range or inventory.nounC1
- special partner/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈpɑːt.nə(r)/A person or entity with whom one has a privileged, exclusive, or particularly significant collaborative relationship, often formalized through agreement.nounB2
- special partnership/ˈspeʃ.əl ˈpɑːt.nə.ʃɪp/A unique or particular collaborative arrangement between two or more parties, often implying a relationship closer than standard partnerships.nounB2
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