unspecialized
əˌlaɪz verb (used without object)
1.
to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty: The doctor specializes in gastroenterology.
2.
verb (used with object)
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.
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specialize or specialise (ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (intr) to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity |
| 2. | (usually passive) to cause (organisms or their parts) to develop in a way most suited to a particular environment or way of life or (of organisms, etc) to develop in this way |
| 3. | (tr) to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose |
| 4. | (tr) to mention specifically; specify |
| 5. | (tr) to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee |
| specialise or specialise | |
| —vb | |
| speciali'zation or specialise | |
| —n | |
| speciali'sation or specialise | |
| —n | |
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specialize
1616, "to indicate specially," from special (q.v.). Sense of "engage in a special study or line of business" is first attested 1881; biological sense is from 1851. Specialzation is recorded from 1843. Specialist is first attested 1856 (originally in the medical sense).
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specialize spe·cial·ize (spěsh'ə-līz')
v. spe·cial·ized, spe·cial·iz·ing, spe·cial·iz·es
To limit one's profession to a particular specialty or subject area for study, research, or treatment.
To adapt to a particular function or environment.
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