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English Dictionary: specialize	by the DICT Development Group
2 results for specialize
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
specialize v become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history" Synonym(s): specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down Antonym(s): branch out, broaden, diversify be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?" Synonym(s): specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise Antonym(s): generalise, generalize suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches" Synonym(s): specialize, specialise devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread" Synonym(s): specialize, specialise evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment Synonym(s): speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Specialize \Spe"cial*ize\, v. t. 1. To mention specially; to particularize. 2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge. 3. (Biol.) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.