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单词 specialize
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specialize

verb

spe·​cial·​ize ˈspe-shə-ˌlīz How to pronounce specialize (audio)
specialized; specializing
1
intransitive
a
: to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity, field, or practice
a doctor who specializes in pediatrics
an attorney who specializes in estate planning
Everywhere, the pressure is on young people to specialize. Donald Kaul
b
: to have a characteristic, habitual way of behaving, speaking, etc.
… the halftime commentator on ESPN 2, who specialized in inanities throughout the tournament … Jonathan Wilson
… a computer industry that seems to specialize in simultaneous hype and obfuscation … Walter S. Mossberg
The anti-environmental presidency was orchestrated by administration insiders who have specialized in being out of touch … Gregg Easterbrook
2
intransitive, biology : to undergo specialization (see specialization sense 2) or differentiation
As cells begin to specialize into adult tissues, methylation seems to inactivate genes that are no longer needed. John Travis
especially : to change adaptively
… diversity comes about because each different fish has to specialize, to find its own niche where it can do better than its competitors. Kenneth E. F. Watt
3
transitive : to apply or direct (something or someone) to a specific end, use, or specialty
specialized their study
… media are evolving so quickly that education of the future will probably be forced to specialize students in one or another media-type, no longer producing a single "literate" man. Henry G. Burger
Even some small police departments have seen fit to specialize their investigative units … Daniel S. McDevitt
4
transitive, dated : to make particular mention of (something) : specify, particularize
… Edward dares not specialize what alone he dreads. Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Example Sentences

Some carpenters do a wide range of jobs, while others specialize.
Recent Examples on the Web Called Outta Sight, the shop at 422 Larkin St. will specialize in large, 18-inch thin-and-crispy cheesy New York-style pizza, available both by the whole pie and by the slice. Omar Mamoon, San Francisco Chronicle, 7 Sep. 2022 According to two physicians who spoke with the Globe, both of whom specialize in cases of child abuse or neglect, the details outlined in the autopsy report paint a particularly grim picture. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Dec. 2021 Anesthesiologists are licensed physicians who specialize in preparing anesthetic plans for patients and administering anesthetics during medical procedures. Gloria Casas, chicagotribune.com, 2 Sep. 2021 Patients will be admitted for advanced cancer treatment, including immunotherapy and stem cell therapy, but also to see physicians who specialize in orthopedics, urology, and thoracic and bariatric surgeries, as well as clinical trials. Laura Garcia, San Antonio Express-News, 29 Mar. 2021 Teams of physicians who specialize in various areas of neuroscience will help the Clinic tailor individual treatment plans for each patient, according to the news release. Evan Macdonald, cleveland, 26 Feb. 2021 The law, for instance, establishes a new $20 billion Directorate for Technology, which will specialize in pushing new technologies from the prototype stage into the mass market. Robinson Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 Aug. 2022 But given the shortage of crew, studios such as Walt Disney, services companies such as Entertainment Partners, and the California Film Commission have dedicated resources to train a new generation of accountants who specialize in show business. Anousha Sakoui, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2022 Jeremy Fuchs, a spokesman for the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, a cadre of peace officers who specialize in agricultural crimes, said the organization stands by the arrests of the judge and the other defendants. Susan Carroll, NBC News, 22 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined at sense 4

Kids Definition

specialize

verb

spe·​cial·​ize ˈspe-shə-ˌlīz How to pronounce specialize (audio)
specialized; specializing
1
: to limit attention or energy to one business, subject, or study
The factory will specialize in jet airplanes.
2
: to change and develop so as to be suited for some particular use or living conditions
The front legs of a mole are specialized for digging.

Medical Definition

specialize

intransitive verb

spe·​cial·​ize
variants also British specialise
ˈspesh-ə-ˌlīz How to pronounce specialize (audio)
specialized also British specialised; specializing also British specialising
1
: to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity or field : become or be a specialist
specialize in anesthesiology
2
: to undergo evolutionary specialization
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