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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Eating harvester ants began as a feeding specialization, not a defense.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The study explored their distribution in relation to major trade routes, environmental constraints, and regional economic specializations.
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Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Eating harvester ants began as a feeding specialization, not a defense.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The study explored their distribution in relation to major trade routes, environmental constraints, and regional economic specializations.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
The firm's leadership team brings years of combined experience across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of industry specializations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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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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