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

There is the conventional builder-developer, an entity that may do one-off custom houses but whose common specialization is mass production for subdivisions. —Richard Olsen, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025

Electricians earn a median salary of $60,040 and can make significantly more with specializations. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025

The study spurred additional research, which confirmed the link between specialization and injuries. —Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025

Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai plays a visiting neuroscientist in 2020, whose specialization is the minds of babies, but who starts an unexpected experiment with the old tree. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025

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