specialize

v. devote oneself to a particular profession or field of study; adapt to a particular environment, engage in specialization (Biology); limit, restrict; specify something; make special (also specialise)

Specialized redirects here. For the bicycle company, see Specialized Bicycle Components. For other uses, see Specialization (disambiguation). Specialization, also spelled Specialisation, is an important way to generate propositional knowledge, by applying general knowledge, such as the theory of gravity, to specific instances, such as "when I release this apple, it will fall to the floor". Specialization is the opposite of generalization.
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Verb
1. become more special; "We specialize in dried flowers"
(synonym) specialise, narrow, narrow down
(antonym) diversify, branch out, broaden
(hypernym) change, alter, vary
(hyponym) overspecialize, overspecialise
2. be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?"
(synonym) specify, particularize, particularise, specialise
(hypernym) elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, flesh out, expand, expound, dilate
(hyponym) spell out
3. suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"
(synonym) specialise
(hypernym) modify
(derivation) specialization, specialisation
4. devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This plumber specialized in jacuzzis"
(synonym) specialise
(hypernym) work
(derivation) specialist, medical specialist
5. evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
(synonym) speciate, differentiate, specialise
(hypernym) evolve
(derivation) specialization, specialisation, differentiation

(v. t.)
To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.
  

(v. t.)
To mention specially; to particularize.
  

(v. t.)
To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
  

Synonyms and related words:
analyze, anatomize, assign, atomize, be into, be strong in, bound, change, chop logic, condition, confine, contain, copyright, denominate, descend to particulars, designate, desynonymize, detail, determine, difference, differentiate, discipline, discriminate, disequalize, disjoin, distinguish, diversify, divide, draw the line, enumerate, feature, fix, follow, go in for, hedge about, indicate, individualize, individuate, inventory, itemize, limit, list, major in, make a distinction, mark, mark off, mark out, mention, minor in, moderate, modify, name, narrow, particularize, patent, peculiarize, personalize, pick out, pin down, point out, precise, pursue, qualify, refine a distinction, register, restrain, restrict, scant, segregate, select, separate, set, set apart, set off, sever, severalize, signify, specialize in, specify, spell out, split hairs, state, stint, stipulate, straiten, vary