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Synonyms

specialize

American

[spesh-uh-lahyz] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz /

especially British, specialise

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 British

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of specialize

From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605–15; see special, -ize

Explanation

To specialize is to narrow down your focus, in your studies or profession, to a specific field. If you love playing the accordion, perhaps you should specialize in polka music. If there’s a subject you think is special, specialize in it! For example, doctors start to specialize in medical school, when they study something specific such as podiatry (feet) or cardiology (hearts). Other professionals also specialize in smaller parts of larger fields, like lawyers who specialize in corporate law, or writers who specialize in TV comedies.

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Example Sentences

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They also specialize in Korean seafood pancakes that are so good.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

They specialize in California heritage-style clothing for men.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

That means that clients are looking for vendors that offer a varied suite of cybersecurity offerings for different sorts of needs, rather than those that specialize in a particular area.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Taiwan Semi, meanwhile, can specialize in building the best factories with the most advanced manufacturing.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

I was about to hang up, then I said, “Well, as long as you’ve gone this far, call Argosy on Fifty-ninth Street. They specialize in out-of-print stuff.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman

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