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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.
As a chef, he decided to specialize in French cuisine, attending culinary schools in Paris.
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.
She specialized her studies in environmental science to make a difference in conservation.
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.
She specialized the key benefits of the product in her presentation.
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.
The human eye has specialized to detect a wide range of light.
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.
The store specializes in vintage clothing, offering unique items from past decades.
Lexical Tree
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specialized
specializer
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