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- [spesh-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/
- /ˈspeʃ.əl.aɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [spesh-uh-lahyz]
- /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/
Definitions of specialize word
- verb without object specialize to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology. 1
- verb without object specialize Biology. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment. 1
- verb with object specialize to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc. 1
- verb with object specialize to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits. 1
- verb with object specialize to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee. 1
- verb with object specialize to specify; particularize. 1
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Origin of specialize
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605-15. See special, -ize
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Parts of speech for Specialize
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
specialize popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
specialize usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for specialize
verb specialize
- add up — If facts or events do not add up, they make you confused about a situation because they do not seem to be consistent. If something that someone has said or done adds up, it is reasonable and sensible.
- blueprinting — a process of photographic printing, used chiefly in copying architectural and mechanical drawings, which produces a white line on a blue background.
- button down — (of a shirt collar) having buttonholes so it can be buttoned to the body of the shirt.
- calender — a machine in which paper or cloth is glazed or smoothed by passing between rollers
- calendering — a machine in which cloth, paper, or the like, is smoothed, glazed, etc., by pressing between rotating cylinders.
Antonyms for specialize
verb specialize
- diversify — to make diverse, as in form or character; give variety or diversity to; variegate.
Top questions with specialize
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