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Definitions for Specialize
[1] to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
[2] Biology . (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.
[3] to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
[4] to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
[5] to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee.
[6] to specify; particularize.
[7] (intr) to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity
[8] (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
[9] (tr) to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose
[10] (tr) to mention specifically; specify
[11] (tr) to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee
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Words nearby Specialize
specialist, specialist registrar, specialistic, speciality, specialization, specialize, specialty, speciate, speciation, specie, specie point
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 , noun
non·spe·cial·ized , adjective
non·spe·cial·iz·ing , adjective
o·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 , adjective
un·spe·cial·iz·ing , adjective
Synonyms for Specialize
train, practice, pursue, be into, develop oneself in, do one's thing, go in for, have a weakness for, limit oneself to, practice exclusively, study intensively, work in