Specialization Meaning
[ˌspɛʃəlaɪ̯ˈzeɪ̯ʃn̩]Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe act or process of specializing.
nounThe area in which someone specializes.
Sentence Examples
A high degree of specialization is required in that company.
What's your area of specialization?
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ in computer security made him the top expert in the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Modern agriculture relies on ____, with many farmers focusing on only one type of crop per year.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English special Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English specialize Proto-Indo-European *-tis Proto-Indo-European *-Hō Proto-Indo-European *-tiHō Proto-Italic *-tiō Latin -tiō Latin -ātiōlbor. Old French -ationbor. Middle English -acioun English -ation English specialization From specialize + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
— 1973, Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough For Love:
"Many MBA programs now allow students to obtain a specialization in sport management. This differs from the joint degree programs in that only one degree, an MBA, is awarded (i.e., a separate master's degree in sport management is not awarded). The MBA with a sport management specialization should be considered as a second option in lieu of the joint degree."
— 2012, Glenn M. Wong, The Comprehensive Guide to Careers in Sports, Jones & Bartlett Publishers, →ISBN, page 35:
"Specialization is frequently divided into two categories largely based on methods of study: food specialization and specialization with respect to microhabitat."
— 2012, O. A. Jones, Biology and Geology of Coral Reefs V2: Biology 1, Elsevier, →ISBN, page 248:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
His ____ in computer security made him the top expert in the company.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Modern agriculture relies on ____, with many farmers focusing on only one type of crop per year.