Definitions for specialization
spe·cial·iza·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. specialization, specialisationnoun

   the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose

2. specialization, specialisation, specialty, speciality, specialismnoun

   the special line of work you have adopted as your career

   "his specialization is gastroenterology"

3. specialization, specialisation, differentiationnoun

   (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function

   "cell differentiation in the developing embryo"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. specializationnoun

   The process of specializing.

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1. specialization

   Specialization refers to the process of focusing on a specific area of expertise, study, or work, considering it a primary concentration. It implies dedicating resources, efforts, and time to become adept in a particular field, task, or industry. This can apply to individuals, organizations, businesses, or even entire economies that concentrate on a single activity, product, or service. Specialization often leads to enhanced efficiency, productivity, and quality due to the acquired knowledge, skills, and proficiency in the specialized area.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Specializationnoun

   the act of specializing, or the state of being spezialized

2. Specializationnoun

   the setting apart of a particular organ for the performance of a particular function

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1. Specialization

   Specialisation, is an important way to generate propositional knowledge, by applying general knowledge, such as the theory of gravity, to specific instances, such as "when I release this apple, it will fall to the floor". Specialisation is the opposite of generalisation. Concept B is a specialisation of concept A if and only if: ⁕every instance of concept B is also an instance of concept A; and ⁕there are instances of concept A which are not instances of concept B.

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1. specialization

   The ability to focus all your energies on one thing.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. Specialization

   An occupation limited in scope to a subsection of a broader field.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. specialization

   An arrangement within an alliance wherein a member or group of members most suited by virtue of technical skills, location, or other qualifications assume(s) greater responsibility for a specific task or significant portion thereof for one or more other members.

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1. Specialization

   Is the act of focusing on a particular aspect of something or a job in order to be familiar and perfect with it.

   In building a housing, one may specialize in the mixing of the sand and cement to get a proper concrete. Another may specialize in laying of the bricks or blocks only. Someone else will specialize in plastering of the building then eventually the work is done within a short period of time since everyone is good at what he or she does.

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on January 21, 2019  

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   specialization

   The act and process of focusing on a specific facet of a job, process, procedure, project, structure or system to ensure it is accurate, efficient, effective and perfect.

   The specialization is in the evolution of humanity and the universe and the processes and procedures for creating the collective plan for the evolution of humanity.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on May 15, 2020  

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   specialization

   The act and process of to specialize.

   Specialization is used for a variety of purpose e.g. specialied subjects at university, college or work.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 14, 2020  

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Specialization

   the adaptation of an organ to a definite purpose, or of an organism to fit a determinate environment.

Matched Categories

1. • Adaptation
   • Biology
   • Change Of State

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How to say specialization in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of specialization in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of specialization in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of specialization in a Sentence

1. Claudio Fernaud:

   If we're looking to fill a special position, such as a geologist or a specialization in oil or gas, Venezuela is a strong option for us.

2. R. Buckminster Fuller, Operating Manual for Spaceship Earth, 1963:

   Of course, our failures are a consequence of many factors, but possibly one of the most important is the fact that society operates on the theory that specialization is the key to success, not realizing that specialization precludes comprehensive thinking.

3. Robert Heinlein, The voice of Lazarus Long:

   Specialization is for insects.

4. Joseph Aldy:

   This is a function of how economies have evolved and diversified, you see over time different areas of specialization around the country.

5. Robert Heinlein:

   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.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=specialization
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Specialization
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=specialization
6. ^ The Roycroft Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/36566/36566-h/36566-h.htm#:~:text=specialization
7. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=specialization
9. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=specialization