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specialize in

specialize in

Meaning of specialize in

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British English/tə ˈspɛʃəlaɪz ɪn/
American English/tu ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz ɪn/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin letterszhuān gōng
specialize in
specialize in - specialize in
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specialize in with Chinese translation

specialize in usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

She decided to specialize in medieval history during her second year.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Many students prefer to specialize in computer science after completing the core modules.

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specialize in belongs to the topic "Subjects". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

specialize in专攻
child孩子
student学生
exam考试
homework家庭作业
grade成绩
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Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between specialize in / develop expertise in / major in / focus on / work in / study

D
🇬🇧English
develop expertise in

Emphasizes the process of acquiring deep competence; very close in meaning to 'specialize in' but stresses skill development.

C1Rarely

Over the years he developed expertise in forensic accounting.

🇬🇧English

Common in US education: to choose a principal field of study at college or university (e.g., 'major in biology').

B2Very Often

He majored in economics at university.

🇬🇧English

To concentrate attention or effort on something; can be temporary and less committed than 'specialize in'.

B2Very Often

The company now focuses on renewable energy.

W
🇬🇧English
work in

To be employed in a particular sector or field; doesn't necessarily imply deep specialization.

B2Very Often

She works in finance.

S
🇬🇧English
study

To learn about or investigate a subject; may lead to specialization but does not automatically imply it.

B1Very Often

She studied sociology at university.

🇬🇧English

Similar to 'focus on': emphasizes concentrating effort; often temporary and less stable than 'specialize in'.

B2Often

For the next year he'll concentrate on improving his language skills.

🇬🇧English

More formal: to follow or chase after a course (career, interest); can imply a longer-term commitment that may lead to specialization.

B2Often

She decided to pursue a career in environmental law.

T
🇬🇧English
train in

To receive instruction or practical skills in a field; emphasizes the process of training rather than an established specialization.

B2Often

He trained in carpentry before starting his own business.

P
🇬🇧English
practice in

To work professionally in a field (often used for doctors, lawyers); emphasizes ongoing professional activity rather than a formal claim of specialization.

B2Often

She practices in family law.

B
🇬🇧English
be trained in

Passive form highlighting that someone has received training in something; doesn't always equal an ongoing specialization.

B2Often

He is trained in emergency response techniques.

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How to pronounce specialize in and what this word means

specialize in means specialize in. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce specialize in

/tə ˈspɛʃəlaɪz ɪn/

specialize in translation

specialize in

specialize in examples

She decided to specialize in medieval history during her second year.

specialize in transcription

/tə ˈspɛʃəlaɪz ɪn/, /tu ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz ɪn/

Questions about this word

specialize in meaning: what does it mean?

choose specialization

specialize in pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

specialize in is pronounced as /tə ˈspɛʃəlaɪz ɪn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

specialize in definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She decided to specialize in medieval history during her second year. Translation: Она решила специализироваться на средневековой истории на втором курсе.

Is specialize in part of Subjects vocabulary?

Yes, specialize in can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is specialize in part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, specialize in can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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