Definition of SPECIALIZE

specialize

Verb

  • become more focus on an area of activity or field of study
    • "She specializes in Near Eastern history"
  • be specific about
  • suit to a special purpose
    • "specialize one's research"
    • "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"
  • devote oneself to a special area of work
    • "She specializes in honey bees"
    • "This baker specializes in French bread"
  • evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
  • To make distinct or separate from what is common
  • To go into specific details.
  • To make distinct or separate from what is common
  • To specify: to mention specifically.
  • To make distinct or separate from what is common
  • To narrow in scope.
  • To make distinct or separate from what is common
  • To make distinct or separate due to form or function.
  • To become distinct or separate from what is common, particularly
  • To become distinct or separate from what is common
  • To focus one's study upon a particular skill, field, topic, or genre.
  • To become distinct or separate from what is common
  • To focus one's business upon a particular item or service.
  • To become distinct or separate from what is common
  • To be known or notorious for some specialty.
  • To train (someone) in a specialty.

Origin / Etymology

From special + -ize.

Antonyms

diversify, generalize

Scrabble Score: 23

specialize: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
specialize: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
specialize: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 26

specialize: valid Words With Friends Word