specialize

Definition of Specialize in English :

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Verb

1. narrow, narrow down, specialise, specialize

become more focus on an area of activity or field of study

Example Sentences:
'She specializes in Near Eastern history'

2. particularise, particularize, specialise, specialize, specify

be specific about

Example Sentences:
'Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?'

3. specialise, specialize

suit to a special purpose

Example Sentences:
'specialize one's research'
'this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches'

specialise

4. specialise, specialize

devote oneself to a special area of work

Example Sentences:
'She specializes in honey bees'
'This baker specializes in French bread'

specialise

5. differentiate, specialise, specialize, speciate

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Specialize

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verb

1. (intransitive)

to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity

2. (usually passive)

to cause (organisms or their parts) to develop in a way most suited to a particular environment or way of life or (of organisms, etc) to develop in this way

3. (transitive)

to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose

4. (transitive)

to mention specifically; specify

5. (transitive)

to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee

Specialize

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verb transitiveWord forms: ˈspecialˌized or ˈspecialˌizing

to make special, specific, or particular; specify

to direct toward or concentrate on a specific end

3. Biology

to adapt (parts or organs) to a special condition, use, or requirement

verb intransitive

to make a special study of something or work only in one part or branch of a subject, profession, etc.

to specialize in medieval history

5. Biology

to become adapted to meet a special condition, use, etc.

Specialize

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v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es

v.intr.

a. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study: a doctor who specializes in cardiology.

b. To provide something in particular or have something as a focus: The shop specializes in mountain-climbing gear.

2. Biology To become adapted to a specific function or environment; undergo specialization.

v.tr.

1. To give a particular character or function to: specialized her field of research.

2. Biology To adapt to a particular function or environment; cause to undergo specialization.

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