specialization

CEFRB2

[ˌspɛʃəlaɪ̯ˈzeɪ̯ʃn̩]

noun

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01
noun
The act of focusing on a particular skill or subject.
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noun
Extra detail
The adaptation of an organism to a specific environment, or adaptation of an organ to a particular function.

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Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

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Extra meanings

The area in which someone specializes.
The act or process of specializing.
A proof, axiom, problem, or definition whose cases are completely covered by another, broader concept.

In context

A triangle is a specialization of a polygon to one with exactly three sides.
Specialization is frequently divided into two categories largely based on methods of study: food specialization and specialization with respect to microhabitat.

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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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From specialize + -ation.