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Definition of Specialize
1. Verb. Become more focus on an area of activity or field of study. "She specializes in Near Eastern history"
Exact synonyms: Narrow, Narrow Down, Specialise
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Vary
Specialized synonyms: Overspecialise, Overspecialize
Antonyms: Diversify, Diversify
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Vary
Specialized synonyms: Overspecialise, Overspecialize
Antonyms: Diversify, Diversify
2. Verb. Be specific about. "They Specialize that there was a traffic accident "; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
Exact synonyms: Particularise, Particularize, Specialise, Specify
Generic synonyms: Dilate, Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand, Expatiate, Exposit, Expound, Flesh Out, Lucubrate
Specialized synonyms: Spell Out
Derivative terms: Particularisation, Particularization
Antonyms: Generalize
Generic synonyms: Dilate, Elaborate, Enlarge, Expand, Expatiate, Exposit, Expound, Flesh Out, Lucubrate
Specialized synonyms: Spell Out
Derivative terms: Particularisation, Particularization
Antonyms: Generalize
3. Verb. Suit to a special purpose. "This kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"
4. Verb. Devote oneself to a special area of work. "This baker specializes in French bread"
Exact synonyms: Specialise
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialiser, Specialist, Specialist, Specialist, Specialist, Specialization, Specializer
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialiser, Specialist, Specialist, Specialist, Specialist, Specialization, Specializer
5. Verb. Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.
Exact synonyms: Differentiate, Specialise, Speciate
Generic synonyms: Evolve
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialization, Speciation
Generic synonyms: Evolve
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialization, Speciation
Definition of Specialize
1. v. t. To mention specially; to particularize.
Definition of Specialize
1. Verb. To mention specially; to particularize. ¹
2. Verb. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge. ¹
3. Verb. (biology) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Specialize
1. [v -IZED, -IZING, -IZES]
Medical Definition of Specialize
1.
1. To mention specialy; to particularize.
2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
3.