specialize
verb
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specialized;
specializing
Definition of specialize
1
: to make particular mention of : particularize
2
: to apply or direct to a specific end or use
specialized their study
1
: to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity, field, or practice
Examples of specialize in a Sentence
Some carpenters do a wide range of jobs, while others specialize.
Recent Examples on the Web
The average ransom payment among clients of Coveware, a Connecticut firm that specializes in ransomware cases, is about $36,000, according to its quarterly report released in July, up sixfold from last October. — Ars Technica, "The Extortion Economy: Insurance companies and the rise in ransomware attacks," 27 Aug. 2019 Centers of excellence that specialize in chronic health conditions (including preexisting conditions) and actively compete for patients. — Marie Fishpaw, National Review, "A Health Plan for President Trump," 1 Aug. 2019 There are also growing signs that tech hubs on the continent are starting to specialize and expand beyond individual ecosystems: in February, Co-Creation Hub, one of the Nigeria鈥檚 pioneer innovation hubs, launched a design hub in Kigali, Rwanda. — Yomi Kazeem, Quartz Africa, "The explosion of tech hubs across Africa is showing no signs of slowing down," 11 July 2019 New Haven and Danbury are among the top cities in the U.S. with populations of less than a million, according to a new study from Resonance Consultancy, a marketing firm that specializes in destination branding. — Mikala Kane, courant.com, "This week鈥檚 good news: Employment soars at the state鈥檚 craft breweries and Pratt & Whitney workers make care packages for troops," 7 June 2019 Talkington came on board in February after trustees approved a three-month contract with GovTemps USA, a public-sector staffing firm that specializes in the temporary placement of positions in local government. — Erin Sauder, Elgin Courier-News, "East Dundee taps Berkeley's assistant village manager to be new finance director," 7 June 2019 De Elizabeth is a writer and editor specializing in pop culture, mental health, and anything related to Pretty Little Liars. — De Elizabeth, Glamour, "For The Bachelor Contestants, Is Finding Love and Spon-Con Deals Worth the Trolls?," 9 May 2019 Lucky Barbecue & Noodle House specializes in Peking duck (and, ideal for this cold spell, the cooks also serve wonton soups and congee). — Tan Vinh, The Seattle Times, "Bellevue lands a famous, big-name hot-pot spot and 42 other new openings around the Seattle area," 13 Feb. 2019 Bonefish Grill specializes in seafood and will be open (most with regular hours) for Easter. 10. — Taysha Murtaugh And Nicol Natale, Woman's Day, "15 Restaurants Open for Easter Brunch Near Me," 11 Feb. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'specialize.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for specialize
specialize
verb
English Language Learners Definition of specialize
: to limit your business or area of study to one specific subject
See the full definition for specialize in the English Language Learners Dictionary
specialize
verb
spe路cial路ize
| \ 藞spe-sh蓹-藢l墨z
\
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specialized;
specializing
Kids Definition of specialize
1
: to limit attention or energy to one business, subject, or study
The factory will specialize in jet airplanes.
2
: to change and develop so as to be suited for some particular use or living conditions
The front legs of a mole are specialized for digging.
specialize
intransitive verb
spe路cial路ize
variants:
also British specialise \ 藞spesh-蓹-藢l墨z
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specialized
also British specialised;
specializing
also British specialising
Medical Definition of specialize
1
: to concentrate one's efforts in a special activity or field : become or be a specialist
specialize in anesthesiology
2
: to undergo evolutionary specialization
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