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

Examples of specialization in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The other half of the equation is specialization, and building customized AI models with business-specific context requires a modern tech stack and data ecosystem, proprietary data, and top talent. — Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

So long as cyber staff were well-trained on networks, firewalls, and malware, strong technical specialization was sufficient. — Harpreet Sidhu, Fortune, 13 June 2026

In embracing expansion rather than specialization, Six Sex has made an album with a song for every kind of party. — E.r. Pulgar, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026

In New York City, any kind of specialization or nail art is at least a three-dollar-sign price point before tip. — Sable Yong, Allure, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing specialization

• sub-specialization

Rhymes for specialization

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

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

ˌspesh-ə-ˌlī- 

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