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specialize

1 of 1verb
/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
Forms:specializes,specializing,specialized,specialized
1

to have the necessary knowledge, experience, or set of skills in a particular field

  • After years of general practice, the dentist chose to specialize in pediatric dentistry.
  • As a chef, he decided to specialize in French cuisine, attending culinary schools in Paris.
  • After completing medical school, he decided to specialize in neurology.
  • With a passion for sustainability, the engineer specialized in renewable energy technologies.
  • After law school, he specialized in intellectual property law, protecting creative innovations.
Synonyms:
narrownarrow down
Antonyms:
diversify
2

to focus or direct something towards a specific purpose

transitive
  • The coach specialized his training to improve the team’s defense strategy.
  • She specialized her studies in environmental science to make a difference in conservation.
  • The teacher specialized her lessons to meet the needs of her students with learning disabilities.
  • The engineer specialized the equipment to work in extreme weather conditions.
  • The chef specialized the menu to focus on sustainable, locally sourced ingredients.
3

to point out or highlight something specifically

transitive
  • In his report, he specialized the issues that needed immediate attention.
  • She specialized the key benefits of the product in her presentation.
  • The article specialized the differences between the two technologies.
  • He specialized the rules of the game to ensure everyone understood them.
  • The book specialized the challenges faced by the immigrants in their new country.
Synonyms:
specifyparticularize
Antonyms:
generalize
4

to modify or design an organ or part of something to serve a specific purpose or function

  • The bird's beak has specialized to help it extract nectar from flowers.
  • The human eye has specialized to detect a wide range of light.
  • The giraffe's neck has specialized to allow it to reach high branches for food.
  • Human hands have specialized with opposable thumbs to grasp and manipulate tools effectively.
Synonyms:
differentiatespeciate
5

to focus exclusively on offering a specific product or service

  • The bakery specializes in gluten-free cakes and pastries.
  • The store specializes in vintage clothing, offering unique items from past decades.
  • The restaurant specializes in seafood dishes, known for its fresh catches.
  • This company specializes in eco-friendly building materials.
  • They specialize in handmade furniture from reclaimed wood.