Specialize - Definition

v 1: become more focus on an area of activity or field of study;
"She specializes in Near Eastern history" [syn:
specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down] [ant:
branch out, broaden, diversify]
2: be specific about; "Could you please specify your criticism
of my paper?" [syn: specify, particularize,
particularise, specialize, specialise] [ant:
generalise, generalize]
3: suit to a special purpose; "specialize one's research"; "this
kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos
finches" [syn: specialize, specialise]
4: devote oneself to a special area of work; "She specializes in
honey bees"; "This baker specializes in French bread" [syn:
specialize, specialise]
5: evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way
most suited to the environment [syn: speciate,
differentiate, specialize, specialise]