Specialize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Specialize is a verb meaning To make distinct or separate from what is common, particularly:.
Meaning
To make distinct or separate from what is common, particularly:.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To become distinct or separate from what is common, particularly:
- (transitive) To train (someone) in a specialty.
Example Sentences
These cells specialized for propagation, however they may originate, are accordingly distinguished by a special name, that of Spores of Sporules.
"Kia, Honey, you got to help him to it," Bell Norton told the 16 year old girl she was "specializing" as part of the hospital's intensive care program for high risk babies and mothers.
Word Forms
- specializes
- specializing
- specialized
- specialise
Synonyms for specialize
Depending on context, synonyms include narrow, specify, particularize.
Antonyms for specialize
Common opposites include generalize, diversify, generalise, broaden.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include specify, particularize, narrow, specialty, specialist, specialised.
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