specialization
/,speʃəlai'zeiʃn/
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Biology) The structural adaptation of a body part for a particular function: The process by which cells, tissues, or organs develop specific structures to perform specific roles.
- The special line of work you have adopted as your career: The focus on a specific area of study, profession, or activity.
- The act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose: The process of concentrating on and becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill, or of designing something for a particular use.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Biology):
- The specialization of the human thumb allows for precise grasping.
- Plant root specialization enables efficient water absorption.
- Noun (Career/Study):
- Her specialization is medieval history.
- The doctor pursued a specialization in pediatric surgery.
- Noun (General Act):
- The specialization of this software for graphic design makes it very powerful.
- Economic specialization increases efficiency in production.
Advanced Usage
- "Area of specialization": A specific field within a broader discipline.
- His area of specialization within linguistics is phonetics.
- "High degree of specialization": Indicating a very narrow and expert focus.
- Modern academia often requires a high degree of specialization.
Variants and Related Words
- Specialize (verb): To concentrate on and become expert in a particular subject or skill.
- He decided to specialize in corporate law.
- Specialized (adjective): Designed or developed for a particular purpose or area.
- This is a highly specialized tool.
- Specialist (noun): A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person highly skilled in a specific and restricted field.
- She is a specialist in renewable energy systems.
Synonyms
- Expertise: Expert skill or knowledge in a particular field.
- Focus: The center of interest or activity.
- Niche: A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service. (Note: Often used in business contexts.)
Related Phrases
- "Field of specialization": Synonymous with "area of specialization."
- Her field of specialization is computational biology.
- "Professional specialization": Specialization within one's career.
- Professional specialization is common in the tech industry.
Noun
- (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function
- cell differentiation in the developing embryo
- the special line of work you have adopted as your career
- his specialization is gastroenterology
- the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose