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
The rewards of the job are not entirely monetary; many curators have dedicated their lives to a narrow specialization and have a profound commitment to the objects in their care.
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Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
Stanford: Multi-sport athletes is Cardinal’s key to success Is specialization in sports overrated?
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
This variety suggests different strategies and specialization among early Mediterranean villages, the researchers write.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
The sequel faithfully follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, but adds new enemies based on classical mythology, such as the Minotaur, Gorgon, and Talos.
Classes (called Vocations in Dragon’s Dogma) are expanded with new moves and specializations, giving them a distinct feel.
—Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2024
There's also a level of specialization in Japan, which is quite different from how people train here.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
Image The counties in the south of the state — little more than an hour from Boston — have more juvenile cases, allowing for more specialization in juvenile law among defense lawyers, prosecutors and judges, which could affect how cases are resolved.
—Callie Ferguson Ashley L. Conti, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
She was told that her grades didn’t meet the requirements for this specialization.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
The need for specialization in the labor market is arguably greater than ever.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 6 May 2024
Stanford: Multi-sport athletes is Cardinal’s key to success Is specialization in sports overrated?
—Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
This variety suggests different strategies and specialization among early Mediterranean villages, the researchers write.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Mar. 2024
The sequel faithfully follows in its predecessor’s footsteps, but adds new enemies based on classical mythology, such as the Minotaur, Gorgon, and Talos.
Classes (called Vocations in Dragon’s Dogma) are expanded with new moves and specializations, giving them a distinct feel.
—Gabriel Zamora, PCMAG, 16 Mar. 2024
There's also a level of specialization in Japan, which is quite different from how people train here.
—Jessica Carbone, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2024
Image The counties in the south of the state — little more than an hour from Boston — have more juvenile cases, allowing for more specialization in juvenile law among defense lawyers, prosecutors and judges, which could affect how cases are resolved.
—Callie Ferguson Ashley L. Conti, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
She was told that her grades didn’t meet the requirements for this specialization.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Mar. 2024
The need for specialization in the labor market is arguably greater than ever.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2023
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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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