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Specialize vs Especialize - What's the difference?

specialize | especialize |

As verbs the difference between specialize and especialize

is that specialize is to mention specially; to particularize while especialize is {{cx|nonstandard|India|lang=en}} specialize.

specialize

English

Alternative forms

* specialise (non-Oxford British spelling)

Verb

(specializ)
  • To mention specially; to particularize.
  • To apply to some specialty or limited object; to assign to a specific use; as, specialized knowledge.
  • (biology) To supply with an organ or organs having a special function or functions.

    • Antonyms

    * generalize

    Derived terms

    * specialty, speciality * specialist * subspecialize * subspecialty, subspeciality * subspecialist * specialisation, specialization

    especialize

    English

    Verb

    (especializ)
  • specialize

    • Usage notes

    * Generally an error by non-native speakers. ----