specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspe-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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January 20th Develop a Niche In a complex market, specialization can be a key to success.
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James Nelson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Future of EdTech As the edtech industry matures, consolidation and specialization will play critical roles.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from psychologists with specializations in sleep medicine.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
His expertise lies in the physiology of pregnancy, with a specialization in maternal and fetal health.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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James Nelson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
The Future of EdTech As the edtech industry matures, consolidation and specialization will play critical roles.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from psychologists with specializations in sleep medicine.
—Jamie Ballard, Allure, 16 Jan. 2025
His expertise lies in the physiology of pregnancy, with a specialization in maternal and fetal health.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: a change in the structure of a body part so that it becomes suited for performing a particular function or of a whole plant or animal so that it is suited for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism changed by specialization
Medical Definition
specialization
noun
spe·cial·iza·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
variants
also British specialisation
1
: a making or becoming specialized
specialization in pediatrics
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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