specialize

[ spesh-uh-lahyz ]

/ ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz /

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verb (used without object), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing.

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), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing.

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.

Also especially British, spe·cial·ise .

Origin of specialize

From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605–15. See special, -ize

OTHER WORDS FROM specialize

spe·cial·i·za·tion, nounnon·spe·cial·ized, adjectivenon·spe·cial·iz·ing, adjectiveo·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·ized, adjectiveun·spe·cial·iz·ing, adjective

Words nearby specialize

specialistic, specialist registrar, spécialité de la maison, speciality, specialization, specialize, special jury, Special K, special library, special licence, specially

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Example sentences from the Web for specialize

He hopes to attend Columbia Medical School and specialize in Oncology.
Beaten By His Church for Being Gay|Justin Jones|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
But for lawyers who specialize in national security law this distinction matters a great deal.
‘Drone Memo’ Doesn’t Apply to America’s New Terror War|Eli Lake|June 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

They specialize in covering anti-army street protests and official crackdowns.
Egypt To Newspapers: Support The Army Or Else|Jamie Dettmer|February 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
If he wishes to specialize, his internship may last for two years, and his residency period from three to four years.
Careers in Atomic Energy|Loyce McIlhenny
It is easily possible to specialize so much as to lose all sense of the importance of a broad, well-balanced business training.
Forging Ahead in Business|Various
So a large proportion of the farms which specialize in eggs also specialize in geese.
Our Domestic Birds|John H. Robinson
He's going to specialize in women, and he's come back here where they've got the vote and all, to make headquarters.
The Real Adventure|Henry Kitchell Webster
But no one knew the Honorable Timothy's pet subjects, and so no one could specialize to any great extent.
The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)|Various

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

specialization or specialisation, noun

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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.

单词	specialize
释义	specialize [ spesh-uh-lahyz ] / ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz / SEE SYNONYMS FOR specialize ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing. 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), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing. 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. Also especially British, spe·cial·ise . Origin of specialize From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605–15. See special, -ize OTHER WORDS FROM specialize spe·cial·i·za·tion, nounnon·spe·cial·ized, adjectivenon·spe·cial·iz·ing, adjectiveo·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·ized, adjectiveun·spe·cial·iz·ing, adjective Words nearby specialize specialistic, specialist registrar, spécialité de la maison, speciality, specialization, specialize, special jury, Special K, special library, special licence, specially Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for specialize He hopes to attend Columbia Medical School and specialize in Oncology. Beaten By His Church for Being Gay\|Justin Jones\|December 16, 2014\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST But for lawyers who specialize in national security law this distinction matters a great deal. ‘Drone Memo’ Doesn’t Apply to America’s New Terror War\|Eli Lake\|June 24, 2014\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST They specialize in covering anti-army street protests and official crackdowns. Egypt To Newspapers: Support The Army Or Else\|Jamie Dettmer\|February 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST If he wishes to specialize, his internship may last for two years, and his residency period from three to four years. Careers in Atomic Energy\|Loyce McIlhenny It is easily possible to specialize so much as to lose all sense of the importance of a broad, well-balanced business training. Forging Ahead in Business\|Various So a large proportion of the farms which specialize in eggs also specialize in geese. Our Domestic Birds\|John H. Robinson He's going to specialize in women, and he's come back here where they've got the vote and all, to make headquarters. The Real Adventure\|Henry Kitchell Webster But no one knew the Honorable Timothy's pet subjects, and so no one could specialize to any great extent. The Wit and Humor of America, Volume III. (of X.)\|Various 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 specialization or specialisation, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to specialize train, pursue, practice, be into, go in for, have a weakness for, work in, do one's thing 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. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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specialize

verb (used without object), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing.

verb (used with object), spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing.

Origin of specialize

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British Dictionary definitions for specialize

specialise

verb

Derived forms of specialize

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Medical definitions for specialize

v.