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/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ · spesh·a·lize
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- To make distinct or separate, particularly by focusing on a specific area of knowledge or activity. The university decided to specialize its engineering department in renewable energy technologies.
- To become distinct or separate, particularly by concentrating on a narrow field of expertise. After years of general practice, the doctor chose to specialize in pediatric cardiology.
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Did you know? The verb 'specialize' entered English during the industrial era, reflecting the growing need for professionals to concentrate on increasingly complex and technical fields.