specialize (v.)

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

    [ Syn: specialise , specialise , narrow , narrow , narrow down , narrow down ]

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

    [ Syn: specify , particularize , particularise , specialise ]

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

    [ Syn: specialise ]

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

    [ Syn: specialise ]

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

    [ Syn: speciate , differentiate , specialise ]

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