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specialize

Syllabification: (spe·cial·ize)
Pronunciation: /ˈspeSHəˌlīz/

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Definition of specialize

verb

[no object]
  • concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill:he could specialize in tropical medicine
  • confine oneself to providing a particular product or service:the company specialized in commercial brochures
  • make a habit of engaging in a particular activity:a group of writers has specialized in attacking the society they live in
  • [with object] Biology adapt or set apart (an organ or part) to serve a special function or to suit a particular way of life:zooids specialized for different functions

Derivatives

specialization


noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from French spécialiser, from spécial 'special'

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