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over·spe·cial·ize

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. overspecialize, overspecialiseverb

    become overly specialized

    "She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian"

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  1. overspecializeverb

    To specialize to an excessive degree

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  1. overspecialize

    Overspecialize refers to the act of focusing so extensively on a specific area, skill, or subject that there's a lack of balance or versatility in other areas or skills. This can limit flexibility or adaptability, making it difficult to handle different assignments, tasks, or changes outside the specialized field.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of overspecialize in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of overspecialize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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