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

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌspeʃələˈzeɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • After years of specialization in pastry arts, he could make a croissant that would make French people weep with joy.
  • The university requires students to declare their specialization by the end of sophomore year.
  • His specialization in dinosaur dentistry made him the most popular paleontologist at parties.

specialization

NOUN

[/ˌspeʃələˈzeɪʃən/]

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

His specialization in heart surgery makes him the hospital's go-to expert.
💡 Concept

His specialization in heart surgery makes him the hospital's go-to expert.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌspeʃələˈzeɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌspeʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Rootspecial
Suffix--ization

🎵Rhyme

civilizationorganizationrealization
civilization
organization
realization

🔗Collocations

area of specialization
academic specialization
medical specialization
choose a specialization
narrow specialization
professional specialization

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After years of specialization in pastry arts, he could make a croissant that would make French people weep with joy.

The university requires students to declare their specialization by the end of sophomore year.

😄 Fun example

His specialization in dinosaur dentistry made him the most popular paleontologist at parties.

The company's specialization in renewable energy solutions has attracted significant investment.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

expertiseconcentrationfocusspecialtyfield of study

Antonyms

generalizationdiversification

Related

specializespecialistspecializedspecialtyexpertise

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