specialize (redirected from Specialising)

spe·cial·ize  (spsh-lz)

v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es

v.intr.

1. To pursue a special activity, occupation, or field of study.

2. Biology To develop so as to become adapted to a specific function or environment; undergo specialization.

3. To concentrate on a particular activity or product: The shop specializes in mountain-climbing gear.

v.tr.

1. To make specific mention of; particularize.

2. To give a particular character or function to: specialized her field of research.

3. Biology To adapt to a particular function or environment; cause to undergo specialization.

4. To specify the payee in endorsing (a check).

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specialize or -ise

Verb

[-izing, -ized] or -ising, -ised

1. (often foll. by in)to concentrate all one's efforts on studying a particular subject, occupation, or activity: an expert who specializes in transport

2. to modify (something) for a special use or purpose: plants have evolved and specialized in every type of habitat

specialization
-isation n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	specialize - become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history" narrow down, narrow, specialise vary, alter, change - become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season" overspecialise, overspecialize - become overly specialized; "She overspecialized when she concentrated on verbs in Fijian" branch out, broaden, diversify - vary in order to spread risk or to expand; "The company diversified"
	2.	specialize - be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?" particularise, particularize, specialise, specify elaborate, expatiate, expound, lucubrate, dilate, flesh out, exposit, enlarge, expand - add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; "She elaborated on the main ideas in her dissertation" spell out - make explicit; specify in detail; "You should spell out your demands"
	3.	specialize - suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches" specialise modify - make less severe or harsh or extreme; "please modify this letter to make it more polite"; "he modified his views on same-gender marriage"
	4.	specialize - devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread" specialise work - exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity; "I will work hard to improve my grades"; "she worked hard for better living conditions for the poor"
	5.	specialize - evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment speciate, differentiate, specialise evolve - undergo development or evolution; "Modern man evolved a long time ago"

Translations

specialize [ˈspɛʃəlaɪz] vi to specialize (in) → especializarse (en)

specialize [ˈspɛʃəlaɪz] special vi to specialize (in) → se spécialiser (dans)

specialize [ˈspɛʃəlaɪz] special vi to specialize (in) → sich spezialisieren (auf +acc)

specialize [ˈspɛʃəlaɪz] vi to specialize (in) → specializzarsi (in)