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1. (v.i.) specialize
to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty.
2. specialize
(of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.
3. (v.t.) specialize
to invest with a special character, function, etc.
4. specialize
to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
5. specialize
to specify; particularize.
Etymology: (1605–15; < F spécialiser. See special , -ize)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down
become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
"She specializes in Near Eastern history"
2. (verb) specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise
be specific about
"Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
3. (verb) specialize, specialise
suit to a special purpose
"specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"
4. (verb) specialize, specialise
devote oneself to a special area of work
"She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread"
5. (verb) speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
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1. (verb) specialize
to focus on a particular area of study, work, etc.
He plans to specialize in marketing and finance.; a company that specializes in eco-friendly vacations
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) specialize
to mention specially; to particularize
2. (verb) specialize
to apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge
3. (verb) specialize
to supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions
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