American English pronunciation
How to pronounce specializes
IPA transcription: [s'pɛʃə,laɪzɪz]
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Verb
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become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
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be specific about
“Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”
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suit to a special purpose
“specialize one's research”
“this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches”
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devote oneself to a special area of work
“She specializes in honey bees”
“This baker specializes in French bread”
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evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
Usage examples
- He specializes in magnetospheric physics.
- This is a rural area that specializes in cultivation of asparagus.
- It specializes in delivery of documents and small packages.
- She specializes in historical and thrillers.
- He specializes in the philosophy of language and the history of analytic philosophy.
- He is an allrounder who specializes in leg spin bowling.
- Their daughter Phoebe Hoban is a journalist and biographer who specializes in art.
- She specializes in cyclo-cross racing.
- It specializes in care for stroke, cardiac and amputees patients needing rehabilitation needs.
- Her practice specializes in white-collar criminal defense, regulatory inquiries, and legislative advocacy.