specialization

noun
UK: /ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /ˌspeʃələˈzeɪʃən/

  1. The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.

    1. His specialization is in computer science.
    2. The college is known for its specialization in marine biology research programs.

  2. A particular area of study or work that someone focuses on.

    1. Her specialization is marketing.
    2. My specialization within medicine is geriatric care, focusing on elderly patients.

  3. The adaptation of an organism or part to a specific function or environment.

    1. The specialization of cells allows complex life.
    2. Evolution leads to specialization, increasing the efficiency of species functions in ecosystems.

Synonyms

skill proficiency expertise field major concentration adaptation modification
specialization intransitive-verb

  1. To focus on a particular area of study or activity.

    1. She wants to specialize in art.
    2. Many doctors specialize in certain areas of medicine for advanced study.

  2. To adapt or develop in a specific way.

    1. Some companies specialize production.
    2. Certain bird species specialize their beak shapes for specific diets in the environment.
specialization transitive-verb

  1. To train or adapt (something or someone) to a particular purpose or task.

    1. We specialize our services.
    2. The company specializes each department for unique product development goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "specialization" in English means: The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill., A particular area of study or work that someone focuses on., The adaptation of an organism or part to a specific function or environment..

The phonetic transcription of "specialization" is /ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌspeʃələˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "specialization": skill, proficiency, expertise, field, major, concentration, adaptation, modification.

Example usage of "specialization": "His specialization is in computer science.". More examples on the page.