t shaped

/ˈtiːˌʃeɪpt/
adjective
  1. Having the shape of the letter T, with a horizontal bar on top and a vertical stem below.
    • The garden path was laid out in a t-shaped pattern, with a main walkway and a shorter branch.
    • The carpenter cut a t-shaped piece of wood to fit the joint.
    • She wore a t-shaped necklace that hung just below her collarbone.
  2. Describing a person who has both deep expertise in one area (the vertical bar of the T) and broad knowledge across many fields (the horizontal bar), often used in business and education.
    • The university's program aims to create t-shaped graduates with both technical skills and general knowledge.
    • Companies often look for t-shaped employees who can specialize in coding while also understanding marketing.
    • Being t-shaped helped her collaborate with teams from different departments.
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