specialize
verb
spe·cial·ize
| \ ˈspe-shə-ˌlīz
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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
In July, the brothers opened Elvtd at 5280, a brewpub in Olde Town Arvada that specializes in hard seltzers. — Sarah Kuta, The Know, "Colorado-made hard seltzers competing with trendy White Claw, Truly," 14 Aug. 2019 In July, the Center held a writing camp for its Music Fellowship members at Big Noise, a music media company that specializes in artist development. — Erica Russell, Billboard, "How Queer Artists Are Championing a New Generation of Musicians at the Los Angeles LGBT Center," 14 Aug. 2019 His colleagues used satellite imagery to identify test equipment and a ship that specializes in moving radioactive materials at the site, and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization detected the release of radiation. — Tim Fernholz, Quartz, "Russia’s nuclear-powered doomsday missile, explained," 13 Aug. 2019 Moulin, a French restaurant that specializes in pastries, is opening at the center this month and the Futon Shop — a natural, chemical-free furniture retailer — will do so this fall. — Daily Pilot, "Biz News: Changes ahead for Costa Mesa’s South Coast Collection," 7 Aug. 2019 Dingle was the president of Atlas Engineering in Raleigh, North Carolina, a company that specializes in solving structural problems and repairing other damage at buildings, its website says. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "North Carolina dad who died in freak beach accident will donate his organs, parents say," 22 July 2019 The teachers also watched a naturalization ceremony at the institute and a presentation by Teatro Anansi, a local group that specializes in African American theater. — Brooke Lamantia, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio area educators use some summer days to learn more about subjects beyond the classroom," 22 July 2019 For this drop, James is donating fifty percent of every purchase to The Trevor Project, an organization that specializes in suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth. — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, "James Charles is Launching a Rainbow Sisters Apparel Pride Collection TODAY," 19 July 2019 Royal Rose is a small-batch company in Newcastle, Maine, that specializes in simple syrups made from local ingredients like blueberry and more unusual blends, like lavender and lemon. — Amanda Shapiro, Bon Appétit, "The Secret Ingredient That Improves My Cocktails, Morning Yogurt, Delivery Pizza…," 8 July 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·cial·ize
| \ ˈspe-shə-ˌlīz
\
\
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·cial·ize
variants:
also British specialise \ ˈspesh-ə-ˌlīz
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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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