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Specialize vs Specialized - What's the difference?

specialize | specialized |

As verbs the difference between specialize and specialized

is that specialize is to mention specially; to particularize while specialized is (specialize).

As an adjective specialized is

highly skilled in a specific field.

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

    specialized

    English

    Alternative forms

    * specialised (non-Oxford British spelling)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Highly skilled in a specific field.
  • Verb

    (head)
  • (specialize)