specialize
gb/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/ us/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
B1
Inglese
~ 3200
Accezioni
0 accezioni
Verbo
B1
action
1
Concentrate on one area
To spend most of your time doing or studying one special kind of work or subject.
Schema d'uso:
to specialize in [something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'specialize' with 'specify'; 'specify' means to state something clearly, not to become an expert in it.
Sinonimi
focus (More general; does not necessarily imply expertise.)
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concentrate (Emphasizes giving attention, but not necessarily professional expertise.)
Contrari
generalize (To deal with many subjects or areas rather than focusing on one.)
Collocazioni
specialize in medicine
|specialize in law
|specialize in marketing
|company specializes in
|specialize in teaching
Temi
work
|education
|skills
Esempi
- She decided to specialize in criminal law after graduating.
- Our company specializes in eco-friendly packaging.
- He specializes in 19th-century French literature.
- The restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes.
- They specialize in helping small businesses grow.
Esempi per chi studia
- I want to specialize in computer science.
- This shop specializes in old books.
- My father specializes in building houses.
- We specialize in making cakes.
- She will specialize in English next year.
Verbo
technical
B2
action
2
Adapt for specific role
To change or develop so that you can do one special job or work best in one situation.
Sinonimi
differentiate (In biology, refers specifically to cells developing specialized functions.)
Contrari
generalize (In biology, to retain a broad range of functions instead of adapting to one.)
Collocazioni
cells specialize
|organs specialize
|functions specialize
Temi
science
|biology
|technology
Esempi
- Over time, the cells specialize to form muscle tissue.
- These tools have specialized to handle delicate tasks.
- Some species specialize to survive in extreme climates.
Esempi per chi studia
- The cells specialize to do different jobs.
- Birds specialize to live in certain places.
- Tools can specialize for one use.
Grammatica
Forma base
specialize
IPA
GB/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
US/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/
Sillabe e accento
spe - cial - ize (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (spe)
Forme flesse
Verb
- Base: specialize
- 3rd Person Singular: specializes
- Present Participle: specializing
- Past: specialized
Famiglia di parole
Forms
specializes
verb
specializing
verb
specialized
verb
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
unspecialized
adjective
nonspecialist
noun
Advanced or less common
specialism
noun
Espressioni
specialize in
1/spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz ˈɪn/
fixed phrase
Focus on a specific area
To work on or study only one kind of thing or subject.
Esempi
- I specialize in modern European history.
- They specialize in Italian cuisine.
- She specializes in software development.