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specialize
verb spe·cial·ize \ˈspe-shə-ˌlīz\
: to limit your business or area of study to one specific subject
spe·cial·izedspe·cial·iz·ing
Full Definition of SPECIALIZE
transitive verb
1
: to make particular mention of : particularize
2
: to apply or direct to a specific end or use <specialized their study>
intransitive verb
1
: to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity, field, or practice
2
: to undergo specialization; especially : to change adaptively
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First Known Use of SPECIALIZE
1613
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SPECIALIZE Defined for Kids
specialize
verb spe·cial·ize \ˈspe-shə-ˌlīz\
spe·cial·izedspe·cial·iz·ing
Definition of SPECIALIZE for Kids
1
: to limit attention or energy to one business, subject, or study <The factory will specialize in jet airplanes.>
2
: to change and develop so as to be suited for some particular use or living conditions <The front legs of a mole are specialized for digging.>
Medical Dictionary
specialize
intransitive verb spe·cial·ize
spe·cial·ized also British spe·cial·isedspe·cial·iz·ing also British spe·cial·is·ing
Medical Definition of SPECIALIZE
1
: to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity or field : become or be a specialist <specialize in anesthesiology>
2
: to undergo evolutionary specialization
Variants of SPECIALIZE
spe·cial·ize also British spe·cial·ise \ˈspesh-ə-ˌlīz\
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