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specialize

verb

1 specialize

Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study:
— She specializes in Near Eastern history.

synonyms: narrow, narrow down, specialise.

2 specialize

Be specific about.

synonyms: particularise, particularize, specialise, specify.

Roget 79: specify, particularize, individualize, realize, specialize, designate, determine; denote, indicate, point out, select.    descend to particulars, enter into detail, go into detail, ... show more

Dutch: specificatie, specificeren, verbijzonderen

3 specialize

Suit to a special purpose:
— Specialize one's research.
— This kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches.

synonym: specialise.

4 specialize

Devote oneself to a special area of work:
— She specializes in honey bees.
— This baker specializes in French bread.

synonym: specialise.

5 specialize

Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.

synonyms: differentiate, specialise, speciate.


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