Meaning & use

specialisation

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The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject, skill, or area of work.

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Her specialisation in pediatric medicine took several additional years of training.

The company's specialisation in renewable energy has made it a leader in the field.

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This is the British and Australian spelling; American English generally uses "specialization" with a z.

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expertiseconcentration

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