Overview of verb specialize

The verb specialize has 5 senses

• specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down -- (become more focus on an area of activity or field of study; "She specializes in Near Eastern history")


• specify, particularize, particularise, specialize, specialise -- (be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?")


• specialize, specialise -- (suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches")


• specialize, specialise -- (devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread")


• speciate, differentiate, specialize, specialise -- (evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment)

Overview of adj specialized

The adj specialized has 1 sense

• specialized, specialised -- (developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool")