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specialize

DEFINITIONS OF: specialize

1

v become more focus on an area of activity or field of study

“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
Synonyms:
narrow, narrow down, specialise
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 evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

Synonyms:
differentiate, specialise, speciate
Type of:
evolve
undergo development or evolution

v suit to a special purpose

“specialize one's research”
“this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches”
Synonyms:
specialise
Type of:
modify
make less severe or harsh or extreme

v devote oneself to a special area of work

“She specializes in honey bees”
“This baker specializes in French bread”
Synonyms:
specialise
Type of:
work
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

v be specific about

Synonyms:
particularise, particularize, specialise, 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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