ALL meanings of specialize
spe·cial·ize
S s - 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
- intransitive verb specialize have a field of expertise 1
- intransitive verb specialize study sth as main subject 1
- intransitive verb specialize be an expert 1
- verbal expression specialize be an expert in doing sth 1
- verb specialize If you specialize in a thing, you know a lot about it and concentrate a great deal of your time and energy on it, especially in your work or when you are studying or training. You also use specialize to talk about a restaurant which concentrates on a particular type of food. 0
- verb specialize to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity 0
- verb specialize to cause (organisms or their parts) to develop in a way most suited to a particular environment or way of life or (of organisms, etc) to develop in this way 0
- verb specialize to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose 0
- verb specialize to mention specifically; specify 0
- verb specialize to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee 0
- verb transitive specialize to make special, specific, or particular; specify 0
- verb transitive specialize to direct toward or concentrate on a specific end 0
- verb transitive specialize to adapt (parts or organs) to a special condition, use, or requirement 0
- intransitive verb specialize to make a special study of something or work only in one part or branch of a subject, profession, etc. 0
- intransitive verb specialize to become adapted to meet a special condition, use, etc. 0