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specialise

/'sp/E//S//@/,l/aI/z/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. devote oneself to a special area of work

    verb.social

    Synonyms specialize

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. be specific about

    verb.communication

    Synonyms particularise particularize specialize specify
    Antonyms generalise generalize

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. suit to a special purpose

    verb.change

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. become more focus on an area of activity or field of study

    verb.change

    Synonyms narrow narrow down specialize
    Antonyms branch out broaden diversify

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb.change

    Synonyms differentiate specialize speciate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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