Specialize: meaning, definitions and examples

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specialize

[ ˈspeʃəˌlaɪz ]

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in a professional field

To concentrate on and become an expert in a particular subject or skill.

Synonyms

concentrate on, focus on, major in

Examples of usage

She decided to specialize in neurosurgery.
He chose to specialize in environmental law.

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in a specific area

To focus on a specific area within a broader field.

Synonyms

be proficient in, excel in, have expertise in

Examples of usage

The company specializes in organic skincare products.
The restaurant specializes in authentic Italian cuisine.

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in a particular product or service

To produce or provide a particular product or service as a specialty.

Synonyms

deal in specifically, offer uniquely, provide exclusively

Examples of usage

The bakery specializes in gluten-free pastries.
The travel agency specializes in luxury cruises.

Translations

Translations of the word "specialize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especializar

🇮🇳 विशेषज्ञता प्राप्त करना

🇩🇪 spezialisieren

🇮🇩 mengkhususkan

🇺🇦 спеціалізуватися

🇵🇱 specjalizować się

🇯🇵 専門にする (せんもんにする)

🇫🇷 se spécialiser

🇪🇸 especializarse

🇹🇷 uzmanlaşmak

🇰🇷 전문으로 하다

🇸🇦 تخصص

🇨🇿 specializovat se

🇸🇰 špecializovať sa

🇨🇳 专门化 (zhuānménhuà)

🇸🇮 specializirati se

🇮🇸 sérhæfa sig

🇰🇿 мамандану

🇬🇪 სპეციალიზაცია (spetsializatsia)

🇦🇿 ixtisaslaşmaq

🇲🇽 especializarse

Word origin

The word 'specialize' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Latin word 'specialis' meaning 'of a kind'. It gained popularity in the context of focusing on specific skills or areas of expertise, reflecting the growth of specialized professions and industries during that time.