specialize
VERB
/spɛʃə,laɪz/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S
specialize is a valid 10-letter word worth 23 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words with Friends.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1P3E1C3I1A1L1I1Z10E1
1 + 3 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 10 + 1 =23 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 46TRIPLE WORD → 69
MEANING
What does specialize mean?
VERB · 5 SENSES
1
Evolve so as to lead to a new species or develop in a way most suited to the environment.
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2
Become more focused on an area of activity or field of study.
“She specializes in Near Eastern history”
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Be specific about.
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Devote oneself to a special area of work.
“She specializes in honey bees”
“This baker specializes in French bread”
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Suit to a special purpose.
“specialize one's research”
“this kind of beak has become specialized in certain Galapagos finches”
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