Specific human capital refers to skills or knowledge that is useful only to a single employer or industry, whereas general human capital ( such as literacy ) is useful to all employers.

Specific therapies may include facilitating the use of the hands, promoting skills for listening and following directions, fostering social skills, or teaching dressing and grooming skills.

Specific locations were known to produce certain fishes at the right time of year, and special implements and skills were employed for a successful catch.

Specific skills taught through the NSP system include safe toboggan handling, ski enhancement, and snowboard enhancement.

Specific skills can be easily targeted, tested, and remediated.

Specific services include help for families, day services where deafblind people can build confidence and learn new skills, and Sense-run houses in the community – where people are supported to live as independently as possible.