verb
devote oneself to a special area of work
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- She specializes in honey bees
- This baker specializes in French bread
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be specific about
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- Could you please specify your criticism of my paper?
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suit to a special purpose
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- specialize one's research
- this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches
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become more focused on an area of activity or field of study
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- She specializes in Near Eastern history
verb
evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment
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