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over·spe·cialise

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  1. overspecialize, overspecialiseverb

    become overly specialized

    "She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian"

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  1. overspecialise

    Overspecialise refers to the act of focusing or concentrating too narrowly or excessively on a particular skill, area of knowledge, job, task, etc., to the extent that it may limit one's ability to adapt or function in a broader or different context. It often implies neglecting or not fully developing other skills or knowledge areas.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overspecialise in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overspecialise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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