Meaning & use
specialize
To focus one's study, work, or business on a particular area or skill.
See it in a sentence
The clinic decided to specialize in sports injuries after hiring two new physiotherapists.
She plans to specialize in criminal law once she finishes her degree.
A note on using this word
Specialize is typically followed by 'in' when naming the specific field or subject.
Words with a similar meaning
focus onconcentrate on
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Words with an opposite meaning
diversifygeneralize
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