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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The firm's leadership team brings years of combined experience across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and a wide range of industry specializations.
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William Jones, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
History suggests that the more advanced a certain technology gets, the more specialization there is.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Northwestern University will add an artificial intelligence major to its course offerings at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, joining other universities nationwide that now offer the specialization.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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William Jones, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
The more complex the problems become, the greater the demands on those external resources, while those resources themselves — due to the increasing specialization of the nature of the assignments — become less available, less comprehensive, and less sufficient overall.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 25 Mar. 2026
History suggests that the more advanced a certain technology gets, the more specialization there is.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Northwestern University will add an artificial intelligence major to its course offerings at the start of the 2026-27 academic year, joining other universities nationwide that now offer the specialization.
—Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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 2 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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