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   Also found in: Medical, Legal, Acronyms, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.01 sec.
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).
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.specialized - developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool"
specific - (sometimes followed by `to') applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique; "rules with specific application"; "demands specific to the job"; "a specific and detailed account of the accident"
unspecialised, unspecialized - not specialized or modified for a particular purpose or function

specialized
Translations
specialized [ˈspeʃəlaɪzd] ADJ specialized knowledgeconocimientos mpl especializados
specialized [ˈspɛʃəlaɪzd] specialised (British) adjspécialisé(e)
specialized
adjspezialisiert; a specialized knowledge of biologyFachkenntnisse plin Biologie
specialized [ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd] adj (work) → specialistico/a; (staff, worker) → specializzato/a
specialized [ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd] adj (work) → specialistico/a; (staff, worker) → specializzato/a


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But specialized trials of skill are a sign of development.
Men earning their bread in any very specialized occupation will talk shop, not only because it is the most vital interest of their lives but also because they have not much knowledge of other subjects.
In this pursuit I made a discovery that greatly interested me, and that specialized my inquiries.
 
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