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Definition of Specialise

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

Exact synonyms: Specialize
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialiser, Specialist, Specialist, Specialist, Specialist, Specialization, Specializer

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

Exact synonyms: Particularise, Particularize, Specialize, Specify
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"

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