'Specialize' definitions:
Definition of 'specialize'
(from WordNet)
verb
Become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history" [syn: specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down] [ant: branch out, broaden, diversify]
verb
Be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?" [syn: specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise] [ant: generalise, generalize]
verb
Suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches" [syn: specialize, specialise]
verb
Devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread" [syn: specialize, specialise]
verb
Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment [syn: speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise]
Definition of 'Specialize'
From: GCIDE
- Specialize \Spe"cial*ize\, v. t.
- 1. To mention specially; to particularize. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Biol.) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'specialize'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- analyze,
- anatomize,
- assign,
- atomize,
- be into,
- be strong in,
- bound,
- change,
- chop logic,
- condition,
- confine,
- contain,
- copyright,
- denominate,
- descend to particulars,
- designate,
- desynonymize,
- detail,
- determine,
- difference,
- differentiate,
- discipline,
- discriminate,
- disequalize,
- disjoin,
- distinguish,
- diversify,
- divide,
- draw the line,
- enumerate,
- feature,
- fix,
- follow,
- go in for,
- hedge about,
- indicate,
- individualize,
- individuate,
- inventory,
- itemize,
- limit,
- list,
- major in,
- make a distinction,
- mark,
- mark off,
- mark out,
- mention,
- minor in,
- moderate,
- modify,
- name,
- narrow,
- particularize,
- patent,
- peculiarize,
- personalize,
- pick out,
- pin down,
- point out,
- precise,
- pursue,
- qualify,
- refine a distinction,
- register,
- restrain,
- restrict,
- scant,
- segregate,
- select,
- separate,
- set,
- set apart,
- set off,
- sever,
- severalize,
- signify,
- specialize in,
- specify,
- spell out,
- split hairs,
- state,
- stint,
- stipulate,
- straiten,
- vary
Words containing 'Specialize'
- In special,
- Special,
- Specialism,
- Specialities,
- Speciality,
- Specialization,
- Specially,
- specialize in,
- specialized,
- specializer,
- specialness,
- Special administration,
- Special agency,
- Special bail,
- Special constable,
- Special damage,
- Special demurrer,
- Special deposit,
- Special homology,
- Special injuction,
- Special issue,
- Special jury,
- Special law,
- Special metaphysics,
- Special orders,
- Special partner,
- Special partnership,
- Special pleader,
- Special pleading,
- Special property,
- Special session,
- Special statute,
- Special verdict,
- nothing special,
- special act,
- special agent,
- special assessment,
- special branch,
- special case,
- special contract,
- special delivery,
- special education,
- special effect,
- special forces,
- special interest,
- special interests,
- special k,
- special olympics,
- special relativity,
- special school,
- special treatment,
- Special plea in bar,
- naval special warfare,
- saturday night special,
- special air service,
- special drawing rights,
- special relativity theory,
- special theory of relativity,
- einstein's special theory of relativity,
- special court-martial,
- special weapons and tactics squad,
- special weapons and tactics team,
- u. s. army special forces,
- united states army special forces