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DEFINITIONS OF:
specialise
1
v
devote oneself to a special area of work
Synonyms:
specialize
Type of:
work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
v
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Synonyms:
differentiate
,
specialize
,
speciate
Type of:
evolve
undergo development or evolution
v
suit to a special purpose
Synonyms:
specialize
Type of:
modify
make less severe or harsh or extreme
v
become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
Synonyms:
narrow
,
narrow down
,
specialize
Antonyms:
branch out
,
broaden
,
diversify
vary in order to spread risk or to expand
Types:
overspecialise
,
overspecialize
become overly specialized
Type of:
alter
,
change
,
vary
become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
v
be specific about
Synonyms:
particularise
,
particularize
,
specialize
,
specify
Antonyms:
generalise
,
generalize
speak or write in generalities
Types:
spell out
make explicit; specify in detail
Type of:
dilate
,
elaborate
,
enlarge
,
expand
,
expatiate
,
exposit
,
expound
,
flesh out
,
lucubrate
add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
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