— specialization , n.
/spesh"euh luyz'/ , v. , specialized, specializing .
v.i.
1. to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
2. Biol. (of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment.
v.t.
3. to render special or specific; invest with a special character, function, etc.
4. to adapt to special conditions; restrict to specific limits.
5. to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee.
6. to specify; particularize.
Also, esp. Brit., specialise .
[ 1605-15; spécialiser. See SPECIAL, -IZE ]