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specialization

/ˌspɛʃəlɪˈzeɪʃn̩/

Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of identifying, developing, or mastering a particular skill or area of knowledge.

    - "John's specialization in computer science led him to a successful career."
    - "The doctor's specialization is cardiology."
    - "Her specialization is in ancient Greek literature."

Antonyms

abstraction , generalization
Synonyms

particularization
Rhymes
Words rhyming with specialization
compilation , station , nation , vacation
Variants
List of all variants of specialization that leads to same result
specialization , specializations , specialisation , specialisations , specialise , specialised , specialises , specialising , specialize , specialized , sub-specialization , sub-specializations , sub-specialize , sub-specialized , sub-specializes , sub-specializing , subspecialization , subspecializations , subspecialize , subspecialized , subspecializes , subspecializing
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'specialis', meaning 'particular' or 'individual'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the first recorded use of the word 'specialization' in English was in 1425?

  2. The concept of specialization is not limited to humans – many animals, such as bees and ants, exhibit specialized behaviors within their colonies.


Related Concepts
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  1. Expertise: The extensive knowledge or skill in a particular field.

  2. Profession: A paid occupation, especially one that requires specialized knowledge and training.

  3. Occupation: A person's employment or regular activity.


Culture
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In various works of literature, the concept of specialization is explored through characters who have dedicated their lives to a particular craft or knowledge. For instance, in Dante's Inferno, the character of the scholar, Virgil, serves as a guide for the protagonist, Dante, and represents the importance of knowledge and expertise.

How to Memorize "specialization"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person studying intensely in their chosen field.
    - Imagine a specialist at work, using their skills to solve complex problems.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the image of a doctor wearing a lab coat.
    - Think of a musician practicing their instrument.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym S.P.E.C.I.A.L. to remember the different aspects of specialization: Specific, Perseverance, Expertise, Consistency, Intensity, Application, and Learning.


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