specialization

//ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən//
B2Frequency Level 12Formal
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Noun

specializationSingular
specializationsPlural
1

The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.

Her specialization in pediatric medicine took many years of study.

2

A particular area of expertise or focus within a broader field.

Her specialization is pediatric medicine.

3

The adaptation of an organism or organ to a specific function or environment.

The specialization of certain cells allows them to perform specific functions in the body.