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specialize
[spesh-uh-lahyz]
verb (used without object)
to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty.
The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
Biology.Ģż(of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.
verb (used with object)
to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee.
to specify; particularize.
specialize
/ Ė²õ±čÉŹÉĖ±ō²¹ÉŖ³ś /
verb
(intr) to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity
(usually passive) to cause (organisms or their parts) to develop in a way most suited to a particular environment or way of life or (of organisms, etc) to develop in this way
(tr) to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose
(tr) to mention specifically; specify
(tr) to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- Ė²õ±č±š³¦¾±²¹±ō¾±Ė³ś²¹³Ł¾±“Ē²Ō noun
- specialization noun
- nonspecializing adjective
- overspecialize verb
- prespecialize verb (used without object)
- subspecialize verb
- superspecialize verb (used without object)
- unspecializing adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of specialize1
Example Sentences
Although Untamed Spirits specializes in womenās sports of all kinds ā even the more niche ones like kayaking, Janie says ā the bar also plays menās sports.
āThe scope and the capacity of the agency has been very intentionally narrowed,ā said Jeffrey Schlegelmilch, an associate professor of practice at Columbia Climate School who specializes in national disaster preparedness.
While specialized business publications have sometimes reported on exemptions when they happen, theyāve offered little context and few specifics.
Compounding matters, attorneys who specialize in immigration law say there is a shortage of qualified people working in the field.
Behind those words is Lee Gum-gyu, a 52-year-old attorney who specializes in urban development law, but has become nationally known for facing down presidents in their impeachment trials.
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- trainĢż
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