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specialize

spe·cia·lize

UK/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ US/ˈspɛʃʌˌlaɪz/ uncommon british obsolete rare us

verb

1.

become more special

  • “We specialize in dried flowers”
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2.

be specific about

  • “Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?”
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3.

reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance

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4.

devote oneself to a special area of work

  • “She specializes in honey bees”
  • “This plumber specialized in jacuzzis”
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5.

evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment

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Origin

From special + -ize.

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