specialize
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.
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.
Origin of specialize
1- Also especially British, spe·cial·ise .
Other words from specialize
- spe·cial·i·za·tion [spesh-uh-lahy-zey-shuhn], /ˌspɛʃ ə laɪˈzeɪ ʃən/, noun
- non·spe·cial·iz·ing, adjective
- o·ver·spe·cial·ize, verb, o·ver·spe·cial·ized, o·ver·spe·cial·iz·ing.
- pre·spe·cial·ize, verb (used without object), pre·spe·cial·ized, pre·spe·cial·iz·ing.
- sub·spe·cial·ize, verb, sub·spe·cial·ized, sub·spe·cial·iz·ing.
- su·per·spe·cial·ize, verb (used without object), su·per·spe·cial·ized, su·per·spe·cial·iz·ing.
- un·spe·cial·iz·ing, adjective
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How to use specialize in a sentence
Best mechanical keyboard brands to knowAt this point, there are nearly as many companies making mechanical keyboards as there are companies specializing in computer products.
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Check It hopeful DC developer will allow continued use of ‘Secret Garden’ | Lou Chibbaro Jr. | January 27, 2021 | Washington BladeYou may decide to work with a therapist or parent coach who specializes in your son’s neurological disorder, and this can facilitate clearer and kinder communication.
Sharing the workload at home when one child has special needs | Meghan Leahy | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostJafarian said the dogs, which are being provided by a company that has specialized in training canine units for jobs such as detecting explosive devices and prohibited agricultural products at airports, need no more than 10 seconds to check a person.
Miami Heat to use coronavirus-sniffing dogs to allow some fans back into arena | Des Bieler | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostLanzaTech is spinning off businesses that specialize in a different product.
Elon Musk is donating $100M to find the best carbon capture technology | Kirsten Korosec | January 22, 2021 | TechCrunch
He hopes to attend Columbia Medical School and specialize in Oncology.
And some specialize in treating women, who have different risk factors for excess drinking.
Elizabeth Peña and the Truth About Alcoholic Women | Gabrielle Glaser | October 24, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe lawyers of ArchCity Defenders specialize in representing the indigent and the homeless.
Ferguson Feeds Off the Poor: Three Warrants a Year Per Household | Michael Daly | August 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut for lawyers who specialize in national security law this distinction matters a great deal.
Today, a handful of quick-eats joints in and around Newark specialize in the signature sandwich.
The Jersey Shore’s Biggest Weiners Are at Jimmy Buff’s | Jane & Michael Stern | June 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhatever branch of the law you specialize upon, you must leave Rosewater and come to San Francisco.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton"You can't specialize in everything, life is too short," answered Mr. Hazeltine, laughing.
The Story of the Big Front Door | Mary Finley LeonardThe duty of a being is to persevere in its being and even to augment the characteristics which specialize it.
The Natural Philosophy of Love | Remy de GourmontBut the temptation to specialize the work is greater, and should be carefully guarded against.
Wanted, a Young Woman to Do Housework | C. Helene BarkerIn the woods, mink catch mice, frogs and eat eggs of water fowl, but they specialize on small fish.
Muskrat City | Henry Abbott
British Dictionary definitions for specialize
specialise
/ (ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz) /
(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 of specialize
- specialization or specialisation, noun
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