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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Those dividing it aren’t weakened by the increase of capable hands, they’re greatly strengthened by it simply because the division of labor is just another term for specialization.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
While specialization and trade improve a country’s economic conditions, some people object when vital inputs for national defense are produced in a potentially adversarial country.
—Caleb Petitt, National Review, 10 July 2025
Previous data suggested that vitamin C regulates epidermal cell growth and specialization, but exactly how remained unclear — until now.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
The key is understanding when specialization outweighs versatility for your specific use case.
—Joseph Ours, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
While specialization and trade improve a country’s economic conditions, some people object when vital inputs for national defense are produced in a potentially adversarial country.
—Caleb Petitt, National Review, 10 July 2025
Previous data suggested that vitamin C regulates epidermal cell growth and specialization, but exactly how remained unclear — until now.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 30 June 2025
The key is understanding when specialization outweighs versatility for your specific use case.
—Joseph Ours, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialization
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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