specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspe-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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Deep specialization and reluctance to make lateral moves reinforce the idea that up is the only way forward.
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Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But what works for them is having pure fundamental beach players rather than club players who can sometimes fall into specialization into fewer skills.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
In a culture that rewards specialization, Stokes is building a career defined by range.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
What distinguishes truly successful ventures in this space is specialization.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
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Tonushree Mondal, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
But what works for them is having pure fundamental beach players rather than club players who can sometimes fall into specialization into fewer skills.
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
In a culture that rewards specialization, Stokes is building a career defined by range.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
What distinguishes truly successful ventures in this space is specialization.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialization
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: a change in the structure of a body part so that it becomes suited for performing a particular function or of a whole plant or animal so that it is suited for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism changed by specialization
Medical Definition
specialization
noun
spe·cial·iza·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
variants
also British specialisation
1
: a making or becoming specialized
specialization in pediatrics
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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