Definition of 'specialize'

Verb

1. become more special; "We specialize in dried flowers"
      Synonyms: specialise narrow narrow down
      Antonyms: diversify branch out broaden diversify branch out broaden
2. be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
      Synonyms: specify particularize particularise specialise
      Antonyms: generalize generalise
3. suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"
      Synonyms: specialise
4. devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This plumber specialized in jacuzzis"
      Synonyms: specialise
5. evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
      Synonyms: speciate differentiate specialise

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