specialize
[ spesh-uh-lahyz ]
/ ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz /
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verb (used without object), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing.
verb (used with object), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing.
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Also especially British, spe·cial·ise .
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British Dictionary definitions for specialize
specialize
specialise
/ (ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz) /
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 of specialize
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Medical definitions for specialize
specialize
[ spĕsh′ə-līz′ ]
v.
To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment.
To adapt to a particular function or environment.
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