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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In today's world of specialization and name, image and likeness, the pressure on high school athletes has never been greater.
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Matt Finkel, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Much of Microsoft’s messaging around AI is speculative and self-serving, but the company rightly points out that new computing form factors have always required specialization, and that process is complex and expensive.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Over-specialization can create blind spots, particularly around cybersecurity, governance and data privacy, which remain foundational to enterprise resilience.
—Amrit Jassal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Many large companies have lost market shares to smaller competitors who succeeded on the basis of specialization and a strong product offering.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
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Matt Finkel, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Much of Microsoft’s messaging around AI is speculative and self-serving, but the company rightly points out that new computing form factors have always required specialization, and that process is complex and expensive.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Over-specialization can create blind spots, particularly around cybersecurity, governance and data privacy, which remain foundational to enterprise resilience.
—Amrit Jassal, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Many large companies have lost market shares to smaller competitors who succeeded on the basis of specialization and a strong product offering.
—Ezgi Eyüboğlu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 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 5 Jun. 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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