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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 Word 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
Word History and Origins
Origin of specialize1
Example Sentences
Our particular form of intelligence, it seems, depends on this minority of specialized neuron types.
Katie Moran, an associate professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law who specializes in bar exam preparation, said this begged a series of questions.
“It’s a staggering admission,” agreed Katie Moran, an associate professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law who specializes in bar exam preparation.
On its website, Elemetal says its specialized facilities melt gold sources such as scrap jewelry and impaired bullion to separate impurities and obtain refined gold.
“We specialize in bringing older and timed out aircraft back to life,” the company said in a now deleted website advertising its services.
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