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

Purple specializes in, well, specialization, offering different options for back pain sufferers, side sleepers and and toss-and-turn-ers. —Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2024

For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024

These leaders teach both career professionals and companies the specializations and tools necessary to obtain a true global mindset, the cornerstone of Thunderbird’s degree offerings. —Foreign Affairs, 9 Aug. 2024

Speaking of the latter two, around 1990s there is a generational evolution in semiconductor development – the specialization in sector. —Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1831, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing specialization

• sub-specialization

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