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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The specialization that cedes politics, economics or communication to separate disciplines is, in sociology, an invitation to synthesize and to consider how these broad social processes engage, reinforce or conflict with one another.
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Wendy Nelson Espeland, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
At its inception, Nathan’s company underscored its dedicated digital team’s rapid response ability across online platforms and specialization in brand cleanup.
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Victory Tax Lawyers requires a minimum debt of $25,000, reflecting their specialization in high-stakes, complex cases.
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In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Wendy Nelson Espeland, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
At its inception, Nathan’s company underscored its dedicated digital team’s rapid response ability across online platforms and specialization in brand cleanup.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Victory Tax Lawyers requires a minimum debt of $25,000, reflecting their specialization in high-stakes, complex cases.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In an age of sports specialization, with elite young athletes being increasingly pushed to concentrate on just one craft, Darnold said putting down the pigskin in favor of the roundball every winter played a key role in his development.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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