specialize Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
    specialise; narrow down; narrow.
    • She specializes in Near Eastern history
  2. verb be specific about
    particularize; specialise; particularise; specify.
    • Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
  3. verb suit to a special purpose
    specialise.
    • specialize one's research
    • this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches
  4. verb devote oneself to a special area of work
    specialise.
    • She specializes in honey bees
    • This baker specializes in French bread
  5. verb evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
    specialise; differentiate; speciate.

WordNet


Spe"cial*ize transitive verb
Definitions
  1. To mention specialy; to particularize.
  2. To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
  3. (Biol.) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.

Webster 1913