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specialize
spe·cial·ize S0614000 (spĕsh′ə-līz′)v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es v.intr.1. a. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study: a doctor who specializes in cardiology.b. To provide something in particular or have something as a focus: The shop specializes in mountain-climbing gear.2. Biology To become adapted to a specific function or environment; undergo specialization.v.tr.1. To give a particular character or function to: specialized her field of research.2. Biology To adapt to a particular function or environment; cause to undergo specialization.3. Archaic To make specific mention of; specify.specialize (ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz) or specialisevb1. (intr) to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity2. (Biology) (usually passive) to cause (organisms or their parts) to develop in a way most suited to a particular environment or way of life or (of organisms, etc) to develop in this way3. (tr) to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose4. (tr) to mention specifically; specify5. (Banking & Finance) (tr) to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee ˌspecialiˈzation, ˌspecialiˈsation nspe•cial•ize (ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz)
v. -ized, -iz•ing. v.i. 1. to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty. 2. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment. v.t. 3. to invest with a special character, function, etc. 4. to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits. 5. to specify; particularize. [1605–15; < French spécialiser. See special, -ize] spe`cial•i•za′tion, n. specialize
Past participle: specialized
Gerund: specializing
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| specialize | | specialize |
| Present |
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| I specialize | | you specialize | | he/she/it specializes | | we specialize | | you specialize | | they specialize |
| Preterite |
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| I specialized | | you specialized | | he/she/it specialized | | we specialized | | you specialized | | they specialized |
| Present Continuous |
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| I am specializing | | you are specializing | | he/she/it is specializing | | we are specializing | | you are specializing | | they are specializing |
| Present Perfect |
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| I have specialized | | you have specialized | | he/she/it has specialized | | we have specialized | | you have specialized | | they have specialized |
| Past Continuous |
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| I was specializing | | you were specializing | | he/she/it was specializing | | we were specializing | | you were specializing | | they were specializing |
| Past Perfect |
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| I had specialized | | you had specialized | | he/she/it had specialized | | we had specialized | | you had specialized | | they had specialized |
| Future |
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| I will specialize | | you will specialize | | he/she/it will specialize | | we will specialize | | you will specialize | | they will specialize |
| Future Perfect |
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| I will have specialized | | you will have specialized | | he/she/it will have specialized | | we will have specialized | | you will have specialized | | they will have specialized |
| Future Continuous |
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| I will be specializing | | you will be specializing | | he/she/it will be specializing | | we will be specializing | | you will be specializing | | they will be specializing |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
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| I have been specializing | | you have been specializing | | he/she/it has been specializing | | we have been specializing | | you have been specializing | | they have been specializing |
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| I will have been specializing | | you will have been specializing | | he/she/it will have been specializing | | we will have been specializing | | you will have been specializing | | they will have been specializing |
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| I had been specializing | | you had been specializing | | he/she/it had been specializing | | we had been specializing | | you had been specializing | | they had been specializing |
| Conditional |
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| I would specialize | | you would specialize | | he/she/it would specialize | | we would specialize | | you would specialize | | they would specialize |
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| I would have specialized | | you would have specialized | | he/she/it would have specialized | | we would have specialized | | you would have specialized | | they would have specialized |
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | specialize - become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history"narrow down, narrow, specialisevary, alter, change - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"overspecialise, overspecialize - become overly specialized; "She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian"branch out, broaden, diversify - vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified" | | 2. | specialize - be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"particularise, particularize, specialise, specifyelaborate, expatiate, expound, lucubrate, dilate, flesh out, exposit, enlarge, expand - add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation"spell out - make explicit; specify in detail; "You should spell out your demands" | | 3. | specialize - suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"specialisemodify - make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage" | | 4. | specialize - devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread"specialisework - exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor" | | 5. | specialize - evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environmentspeciate, differentiate, specialiseevolve - undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago" |
Translationsspecial (ˈspeʃəl) adjective1. out of the ordinary; un-usual or exceptional. a special occasion; a special friend. 特殊的 特殊的2. appointed, arranged, designed etc for a particular purpose. a special messenger; a special tool for drilling holes. 專門的 专门的 noun something which is special. There's a special (= a special train) due through here at 5.20. 特別(專)... 特别（专）... ˈspecialist noun a person who makes a very deep study of one branch of a subject or field. Dr Brown is a heart specialist. 專家 专家speciality (speʃiˈəti) , (American) specialty (ˈspeʃəlti) – plurals speciˈalities, ~ˈspecialties – noun1. a special product for which one is well-known. Brown bread is this baker's speciality. 特產 特产2. a special activity, or subject about which one has special knowledge. His speciality is physics. 專長 专长ˈspecialize, ˈspecialise verb (usually with in) go give one's attention (to), work (in), or study (a particular job, subject etc). He specializes in fixing computers. 專心於... 专心于...ˌspecialiˈzation, ˌspecialiˈsation noun 專門化 专门化ˈspecialized, ˈspecialised adjective (of knowledge, skills etc) of the accurate detailed kind obtained by specializing. 專門的 专门的ˈspecially adverb1. with one particular purpose. I picked these flowers specially for you; a splendid cake, specially made for the occasion. 專門為... 专门为...2. particularly; exceptionally. He's a nice child, but not specially clever. 特別地 特别地specialize
specialize in (something)To have specific training, education, proficiency, or experience in one particular subject, topic, field, etc. My bachelor's degree was in English literature overall, but I specialized in Victorian literature for my master's degree. Our company specializes in building networking strategies for small businesses.See also: specializespecialize in somethingto limit oneself to or be specially trained to practice one particular thing. I specialize in tropical medicine. What do you specialize in?See also: specializeEncyclopediaSeespecializationspecialize
spe·cial·ize (spe'shăl-īz), To engage in specialization (1).specialize (spĕsh′ə-līz′)v. special·ized, special·izing, special·izes v.intr. Biology To become adapted to a specific function or environment; undergo specialization.v.tr. Biology To adapt to a particular function or environment; cause to undergo specialization.Patient discussion about specializeQ. Is there a special diet for FMS I heard that there is a connection between my diet and FMS- what is it? And what should I eat or not eat (that is the question ? )A. My neighbor next door has this - he always looks so tired! I will tell him abot this link _Laura_ - thanks. Q. Are there any special forums for parents to kids with cancer? I think my sister could really use that kind of support group of people who are going through the exact same thing they never dreamed to be.A. But how should I tell her to go there? she acts like she doesn't need help. she says she isn't the one who needs treatment and she wouldn't want to waste time and energy on herself now- only on the kid. How do I convince her it's important? Q. Anybody know any special cakes for diabetes patients? not just sugarless... something that was specially designed maybe...?any recipes??A. Thank you diabetes community!!! you are good people... I invite you to try the cakes once they're ready... More discussions about specializeLegalSeeSpecializationAcronymsSeeSPECLspecialize
Related to specialize: thesaurusSynonyms for specializeverb become more focus on an area of activity or field of studySynonyms- narrow down
- narrow
- specialise
Related Words- vary
- alter
- change
- overspecialise
- overspecialize
Antonyms- branch out
- broaden
- diversify
verb be specific aboutSynonyms- particularise
- particularize
- specialise
- specify
Related Words- elaborate
- expatiate
- expound
- lucubrate
- dilate
- flesh out
- exposit
- enlarge
- expand
- spell out
verb suit to a special purposeSynonymsRelated Wordsverb devote oneself to a special area of workSynonymsRelated Wordsverb evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environmentSynonyms- speciate
- differentiate
- specialise
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