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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One of his areas of specialization is the Supreme Court.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Snail Kite—The One-Snail Wonder The snail kite, a bird of prey native to the wetlands of Florida and parts of Latin America, is a textbook example of dietary specialization.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
His areas of specialization include hiatal hernia repair.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Shaping Twitch in the Creator Economy After earning a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science from the University of California San Diego, with a specialization in design and interaction, Adam started his career as a product designer at companies like Tesla and Meta before moving to Twitch in 2022.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Snail Kite—The One-Snail Wonder The snail kite, a bird of prey native to the wetlands of Florida and parts of Latin America, is a textbook example of dietary specialization.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
His areas of specialization include hiatal hernia repair.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Shaping Twitch in the Creator Economy After earning a bachelor’s degree in cognitive science from the University of California San Diego, with a specialization in design and interaction, Adam started his career as a product designer at companies like Tesla and Meta before moving to Twitch in 2022.
—William Jones, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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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