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
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.
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.
• 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
7 March 2025
(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
