specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspe-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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As operations expand, specialization becomes critical.
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Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Their specialization’s output, at least, is the most entertaining.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
For startups, specialization can mean focusing on a niche rather than trying to serve a broad market.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Originally, simple groups don’t have this kind of reproductive specialization.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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Andy Watts, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Their specialization’s output, at least, is the most entertaining.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2025
For startups, specialization can mean focusing on a niche rather than trying to serve a broad market.
—Abdo Riani, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Originally, simple groups don’t have this kind of reproductive specialization.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: a change in the structure of a body part so that it becomes suited for performing a particular function or of a whole plant or animal so that it is suited for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism changed by specialization
Medical Definition
specialization
noun
spe·cial·iza·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
variants
also British specialisation
1
: a making or becoming specialized
specialization in pediatrics
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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