specialization

ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

Definition of specialization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

career

process of focusing on a specific area or subject

Her specialization in neurology took years of study.

concentration

focus

niche

area of expertise

particular area someone is specialized in

His specialization in ancient languages is quite rare today..

concentration

expertise

focus

biology

TECH.

adaptation of an organism to a specific environment

TECH.

The bird's beak is a result of specialization.

adaptation

niche

specialism

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Origin of specialization

Latin, specialis (particular)

Terms with specialization included in their meaning

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criminal lawyer

specialization

lawyer specializing in criminal law

academic program

specialization

curriculum designed for specific field training

subject area

professional

specific field of expertise or specialization

data journalist

specialization

reporter specializing in data-driven news

physiologist

specialization

biologist specializing in physiological processes

general practice

legal

handling various legal matters without specialization

cell lineage

growth map

descent record of cells from one precursor through division and specialization

AOC designation

specialization

specific focus or specialization within a field

Examples of specialization in a sentence

Specialization in law requires dedication and focus.
Her specialization in marine biology led to groundbreaking discoveries.
Specialization in cybersecurity is in high demand.
The fish's gills are an example of specialization.
Specialization allows cacti to thrive in deserts.

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French:spécialisation, domaine de spécialisation, ...
German:Spezialisierung, Fachgebiet, ...
Italian:specializzazione, area di specializzazione, ...
Spanish:especialización, ...
Portuguese:especialização, área de especialização, ...
Chinese:专业化, 专长, ...
Japanese:専門化, 専門領域, ...
Arabic:تَخَصُّص, مَجال, ...
Hebrew:הִתְמַחוּת, ...
Russian:специализация, область специализации, ...
Ukrainian:спеціалізація, адаптація, ...
Hindi:विशेषीकरण, विशेष क्षेत्र, ...
Bengali:বিশেষায়ন, বিশেষজ্ঞতার ক্ষেত্র, ...
Catalan:especialització, especialitat, ...
Czech:specializace, odbornost, ...
Danish:specialisering, speciale, ...
Dutch:specialisatie, vakgebied, ...
Greek:εξειδίκευση, προσαρμογή, ...
Hungarian:specializáció, szakterület, ...
Khmer:ការជំនាញឯកទេស, ជំនាញឯកទេស, ...
Korean:전문화, 특화 분야, ...
Persian:تخصصی شدن, حوزه تخصصی, ...
Polish:specjalizacja, ...
Portuguese (BR):especialização, área de especialização, ...
Romanian:specializare, domeniu de expertiză, ...
Swedish:specialisering, specialområde, ...
Thai:การเฉพาะทาง, สาขาความเชี่ยวชาญ, ...
Turkish:uzmanlaşma, uzmanlık alanı, ...
Vietnamese:sự chuyên môn hóa, lĩnh vực chuyên môn, ...

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Definition of specialization - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Origin of specialization

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Examples of specialization in a sentence

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