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specialize

Letters that make specialize

s, a, e, l, p, c, z, i are letters that make 'specialize'

Words within specialize

spec, pe, CIA, EC, Ali, Ci, special, li, ci, AL, IA, Al, Li are words within 'specialize'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of specialize

specializer, specialized are words created by adding a letter to 'specialize'

specialize is a 10 letter word ending with e
specialize is a 10 letter word starting with s

5 possible definitions for 'specialize'

Specialize as "devote oneself to a special area of work"

Under this definition, specialize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

specialise has the same meaning as specialize

specialize as a type

'specialize' can be a type of work.

Derivatives of specialize

specialist, specializer, specialiser, medical specialist, specialisation, specialty, speciality, specialism, specialization are derivatives of 'specialize'.

Example of specialize used within this context

"She specializes in honey bees", "This baker specializes in French bread"

Specialize as "be specific about"

Under this definition, specialize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

particularize, particularise, specialise, specify have the same meaning as 'specialize'

Antonyms

generalise, generalize have the opposite meaning of 'specialize'

specialize as a type

'specialize' can be a type of enlarge, dilate, expand, flesh out, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, expound, elaborate.

Types of specialize

spell out is a type of specialize.

Derivatives of specialize

detailing, particularization, particularisation are derivatives of 'specialize'.

Specialize as "evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment"

Under this definition, specialize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

differentiate, speciate, specialise have the same meaning as 'specialize'

specialize as a type

'specialize' can be a type of evolve.

Derivatives of specialize

specialisation, specialization, differentiation, speciation are derivatives of 'specialize'.

Specialize as "become more focus on an area of activity or field of study"

Under this definition, specialize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

specialise, narrow down, narrow have the same meaning as 'specialize'

Antonyms

diversify, broaden, branch out have the opposite meaning of 'specialize'

specialize as a type

'specialize' can be a type of vary, alter, change.

Types of specialize

overspecialize, overspecialise are types of 'specialize'.

Example of specialize used within this context

"She specializes in Near Eastern history"

Specialize as "suit to a special purpose"

Under this definition, specialize is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

specialise has the same meaning as specialize

specialize as a type

'specialize' can be a type of modify.

Derivatives of specialize

specialisation, specialization are derivatives of 'specialize'.

Example of specialize used within this context

"specialize one's research", "this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"