Definitions for specialize

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specialize spe·cial·ize

Spelling: [spesh-uh-lahyz]

IPA: /ˈspɛʃ əˌlaɪz/

Specialize is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 23 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 26 points.

You can make 408 anagrams from letters in specialize (aceeiilpsz).

Definitions for specialize

verb (used with object)

1. to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
2. to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
3. to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee.
4. to specify; particularize.

verb (used without object)

1. to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty:
2. Biology. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.

Origin of specialize

From the French word spécialiser, dating back to 1605-15. See special, -ize

Examples for specialize

You do not intend to specialize in criminal law, do you, Mr. Hamilton?

And some specialize in treating women, who have different risk factors for excess drinking.

But it is not probable that they will ever specialize to the same extent as men do.

He hopes to attend Columbia Medical School and specialize in Oncology.

Today, a handful of quick-eats joints in and around Newark specialize in the signature sandwich.

She thinks she will specialize on astronomylearn what the constellations are, you know.

You are going to take risks and specialize as an experiment.

But for lawyers who specialize in national security law this distinction matters a great deal.

The last two centers are divided into several sections that specialize in the training of particular classes of activists.

They specialize in covering anti-army street protests and official crackdowns.