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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. (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
/ ˈɛʃəˌɪ /
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
Derived Forms
- ˌˈپDz, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- ····پDz [spesh-, uh, -lahy-, zey, -sh, uh, n], noun
- ԴDz····Բ adjective
- ···· verb overspecialized overspecializing
- ··· verb (used without object) prespecialized prespecializing
- ܲ··· verb subspecialized subspecializing
- ···· verb (used without object) superspecialized superspecializing
- ܲ····Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of specialize1
Example Sentences
For the first time Gibson collaborated with other Indigenous artists, who specialized in beading, drum-making and silver engraving.
“We have extra patrol and a specialized unit working on it. We’re going to eventually catch them soon.”
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology’s Inglewood campus is a trade school specializing in aviation maintenance education.
A favorite professor, who specialized in eye infection and inflammation, steered her into ophthalmology and helped Acharya find her life’s passion.
Steve Humble, president of Creative Home Engineering — a company specializing in building hidden doors leading to panic rooms and shelters — is a firm believer in his own product, as described by The Times.
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