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

2. Verb. Be specific about. "They specialize 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: Specialise
Generic synonyms: Modify
Derivative terms: Specialisation, Specialization

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

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

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. To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Specialize

specialise
specialised
specialised transduction
specialiser
specialises
specialising
specialism
specialisms
specialist
specialistic
specialists
specialities
speciality
specialization
specializations
specialize (current term)
specialized
specializer
specializers
specializes
specializing
speciall
specially
specialness
specialnesses
specials
specialties
specialty
specialty boards
specialty chemicals and products

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