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Specialize

verb

Become more focus on an area of activity or field of study. Synonyms: narrow, narrow down, specialise.

Be specific about. Synonyms: particularise, particularize, specialise, specify.

Suit to a special purpose. Synonym: specialise. "This kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches"

Devote oneself to a special area of work. Synonym: specialise. "This baker specializes in French bread"

Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment. Synonyms: differentiate, specialise, speciate.

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"Specialize" Quotes from Famous Books

... household employees, the easier it is to make a satisfactory working schedule. But the temptation to specialize the work is greater, and should be carefully guarded against. It is just as necessary with three employees as with one for the housewife to insist that each one be capable and willing to do all kinds of work in the home, including sewing and ...

— Wanted, a Young Woman to Do Housework • C. Helene Barker

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