Definition of specialize Specialize

/spɛˈʃʌlajˌz/ - [speshulayz] - spe•cial•ize

We found 12 definitions of specialize from 4 different sources.

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British English

specialise - /spˈɛʃə‍lˌa‍ɪz/

American English

specialize - /spɛˈʃʌlajˌz/

What does specialize mean?

WordNet

Verb specializes, specializing, specialized
specialize - devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread"
		specialise
		work arrive at a certain condition through repeated motion; "The stitches of the hem worked loose after she wore the skirt many times"
specialize - become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history"
		specialise, narrow, narrow down
		branch out, diversify, broaden vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified"
		vary, alter, change make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu"
		overspecialise, overspecialize become overly specialized; "She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian"
specialize - suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"
		specialise
		modify make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
specialize - be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
		specify, particularize, particularise, specialise
		generalise, generalize become systemic and spread throughout the body; "this kind of infection generalizes throughout the immune system"
		expatiate, lucubrate, dilate, exposit, expound, flesh out, elaborate, enlarge, expand become wider; "His pupils were dilated"
		spell out make explicit; specify in detail; "You should spell out your demands"
specialize - evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
		speciate, differentiate, specialise
		evolve undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago"

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Wiktionary

specialize (Verb)
To mention specially; to particularize.
specialize (Verb)
To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
specialize (Verb)
To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

specialize (v. t.)
To mention specially; to particularize.
specialize (v. t.)
To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
specialize (v. t.)
To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.