devote oneself to a special area of work; She specializes in honey bees; This baker specializes in French bread

[ Syn: specialize ]

be specific about; Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?

[ Syn: specify , particularize , particularise , specialize ]

suit to a special purpose; specialize ones research; this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches

[ Syn: specialize ]

become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; She specializes in Near Eastern history

[ Syn: specialize , specialize , narrow , narrow , narrow down , narrow down ]

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

[ Syn: speciate , differentiate , specialize ]