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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Ramachandran talked about generative models getting good at specialization, and the proliferation of agentic systems.
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His specialization lies in commercial marketing and athletic brands, although his versatility extends to embracing diverse modeling prospects.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
How long that specialization will last is in question, though.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Like 45 other states, Oklahoma has enacted a charter school system to allow some schools more flexibility, autonomy and specialization.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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John Werner, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
His specialization lies in commercial marketing and athletic brands, although his versatility extends to embracing diverse modeling prospects.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
How long that specialization will last is in question, though.
—Josh Kendall, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Like 45 other states, Oklahoma has enacted a charter school system to allow some schools more flexibility, autonomy and specialization.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 12 Jun. 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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