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SPECIALIZE
speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise
(verb) evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down
(verb) become more focused on an area of activity or field of study; “She specializes in Near Eastern history”
specialize, specialise
(verb) suit to a special purpose; “specialize one’s research”; “this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches”
specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise
(verb) be specific about; “Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”
specialize, specialise
(verb) devote oneself to a special area of work; “She specializes in honey bees”; “This baker specializes in French bread”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Verb
specialize (third-person singular simple present specializes, present participle specializing, simple past and past participle specialized)
To make distinct or separate, particularly:
(obsolete, intransitive) To go into specific details.
(rare, transitive) To specify: to mention specifically.
(uncommon, transitive) To narrow in scope.
(biology, transitive) To make distinct or separate in form or function.
(intransitive) To become distinct or separate, particularly:
To focus one's study upon a particular skill, field, topic, or genre.
To focus one's business upon a particular item or service.
(usually pejorative) To be known or notorious for some specialty.
Usage notes
In biological contexts, specialized is often used with the prepositions for [when describing the function] or into [when describing the form]. In academic, professional, and commercial contexts, it is usually used with the preposition in.
Antonyms
• generalize
Source: Wiktionary
Spe"cial*ize, v. t.
1. To mention specialy; to particularize.
2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
3. (Biol.)
Definition: To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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