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to specialize
01
to have the necessary knowledge, experience, or set of skills in a particular field
Intransitive: to specialize in a field of knowledge
Examples
After years of general practice, the dentist chose to specialize in pediatric dentistry.
02
to focus or direct something towards a specific purpose
Transitive: to specialize an activity
Examples
The coach specialized his training to improve the team ’s defense strategy.
03
to point out or highlight something specifically
Transitive: to specialize a topic
Old useExamples
In his report, he specialized the issues that needed immediate attention.
04
to modify or design an organ or part of something to serve a specific purpose or function
Intransitive
Examples
The bird 's beak has specialized to help it extract nectar from flowers.
05
to focus exclusively on offering a specific product or service
Intransitive: to specialize in a specific type of product
Examples
The bakery specializes in gluten-free cakes and pastries.
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specialized
specializer
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