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- pronunciation:
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laIz
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verb |
| inflections: |
specializes, specializing, specialized |
| definition: |
When you specialize in something, you choose to give your attention to one specific area within a much larger area. When a doctor specializes in heart problems, for example, he or she knows a lot about these particular things and works mainly with people who have problems with their heart.
Some dentists specialize in treatment for children.The restaurant offers some Japanese dishes, but it really specializes in Korean food. |
| derivation: |
specialized (adj.) |
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