Definition of Specialise

1. Verb. Devote oneself to a special area of work. "This baker specializes in French bread"


2. Verb. Be specific about. "They specialise that there was a traffic accident "; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"

3. Verb. Suit to a special purpose. "This kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"
Exact synonyms: Specialize
Generic synonyms: Modify
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialization

4. Verb. Become more focus on an area of activity or field of study. "She specializes in Near Eastern history"
Exact synonyms: Narrow, Narrow Down, Specialize
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Vary
Specialized synonyms: Overspecialise, Overspecialize
Antonyms: Diversify, Diversify

5. Verb. Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.
Exact synonyms: Differentiate, Specialize, Speciate
Generic synonyms: Evolve
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialization, Speciation

Definition of Specialise

1. Verb. (chiefly British spelling) (alternative spelling of (specialize)) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Specialise

1. [v -ISED, -ISING, -ISES]

Medical Definition of Specialise

1. To engage in specialization. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Specialise

special somatic afferent column
special stage
special team
special teams
special theory of relativity
special verdict
special visceral efferent column
special visceral efferent nuclei
special visceral motor nuclei
special warranty deed
special warranty deeds
specialer
specialest
specialisation
specialisations
specialise (current term)
specialised
specialised transduction
specialiser
specialises
specialising
specialism
specialisms
specialist
specialistic
specialists
specialities
speciality
specialization
specializations

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