🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Spécialisation

Pronunciation / Transliteration: spesjalizɑ̃

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Specialization/ˌspɛʃ.ə.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Sa spécialisation en biologie marine lui a ouvert de nombreuses opportunités de recherche."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 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. 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'. It evolved through Middle French 'spécialiser', which influenced its modern English form in the late 19th century, reflecting a shift towards more defined roles and expertise in various fields.

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🇫🇷French → English

Spécialisation

Transliteration: spesjalizɑ̃

"Sa spécialisation en biologie marine lui a ouvert de nombreuses opportunités de recherche."

🇩🇪German → English

Spezialisierung

Transliteration: ʃpeːtsi̯aliˈziːʁʊŋ

"Ihre Spezialisierung auf Meeresbiologie hat zu zahlreichen Forschungsgelegenheiten geführt."

🇮🇹Italian → English

Specializzazione

Transliteration: speʧalitt͡saˈtsjone

"La sua specializzazione in biologia marina ha portato a numerose opportunità di ricerca."

🇪🇸Spanish → English

Especialización

Transliteration: espeθializaˈθjon

"Su especialización en biología marina le ha brindado numerosas oportunidades de investigación."

🇵🇹Portuguese → English

Especialização

Transliteration: espeʃializaˈsɐ̃w

"A sua especialização em biologia marinha levou a várias oportunidades de pesquisa."

🇮🇳Hindi → English

विशेषीकरण

Transliteration: viśeṣīkaraṇ

"उसकी विशेषीकरण समुद्री जीवविज्ञान में कई शोध अवसरों की ओर ले गया।"

🇨🇳Chinese → English

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。"

🇰🇷Korean → English

전문화

Transliteration: jeonmunhwa

"그녀의 해양 생물학 전문화는 많은 연구 기회를 제공했습니다."

🇯🇵Japanese → English

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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