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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSpecialization
/ˌspɛʃ.ə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of concentrating on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.
"Her specialization in marine biology has led to numerous research opportunities." - 2
The adaptation of an organism or a part of an organism to a specific function or environment.
"The specialization of the bird's beak allows it to access food that other birds cannot."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'specialization' originates from the Latin word 'specialis', meaning 'particular' or 'specific', which evolved through Middle French 'spécialiser' in the 19th century, reflecting a shift towards the idea of focusing on a specific area of expertise or function.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Specialization" is said worldwide
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Spécialisation
Transliteration: spesjalizɑ̃
"Sa spécialisation en biologie marine lui a ouvert de nombreuses opportunités de recherche."
Spezialisierung
Transliteration: ʃpeːtsi̯aliˈziːʁʊŋ
"Ihre Spezialisierung auf Meeresbiologie hat zu zahlreichen Forschungsgelegenheiten geführt."
Specializzazione
Transliteration: speʧalitt͡saˈtsjone
"La sua specializzazione in biologia marina ha portato a numerose opportunità di ricerca."
Especialización
Transliteration: espeθializaˈθjon
"Su especialización en biología marina le ha brindado numerosas oportunidades de investigación."
Especialização
Transliteration: espeʃializaˈsɐ̃w
"A sua especialização em biologia marinha levou a várias oportunidades de pesquisa."
विशेषीकरण
Transliteration: viśeṣīkaraṇ
"उसकी विशेषीकरण समुद्री जीवविज्ञान में कई शोध अवसरों की ओर ले गया।"
专业化
Transliteration: zhuānyèhuà
"她在海洋生物学的专业化为她提供了许多研究机会。"
전문화
Transliteration: jeonmunhwa
"그녀의 해양 생물학 전문화는 많은 연구 기회를 제공했습니다."
専門化
Transliteration: senmonka
"彼女の海洋生物学の専門化は、多くの研究機会を提供しました。"
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