specialise
specialise
to focus on one particular subject or area
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specialise with Russian translation
specialise usage examples
🇬🇧UK
Они специализируются на семейном праве.
They specialise in family law.
Эта клиника специализируется на спортивных травмах.
This clinic specialises in sports injuries.
🇺🇸US
Они специализируются на семейном праве.
They specialize in family law.
Эта клиника специализируется на спортивных травмах.
This clinic specializes in sports injuries.
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specialise synonyms
What's the difference between specialise / specialize / specialize in / major in / focus on
To focus on one narrow field of work or study and develop expertise there.
She decided to specialize in pediatric medicine.
To make a particular subject or activity your main area of expertise.
The clinic specializes in heart surgery.
British spelling of specialize; same meaning, different spelling.
He specialises in criminal law.
To choose a main subject of study at college or university.
She majored in economics at university.
To give attention or effort to one thing more than others, without necessarily implying expert status.
We need to focus on reducing costs.
To direct your attention or effort toward one thing, usually for better results.
I need to concentrate on my exams this week.
To reduce a range of possibilities to one smaller, more specific option.
We narrowed the search down to two candidates.
To spend a lot of time and energy on one purpose, often with commitment.
She devoted herself to helping children in need.
To move attention or action toward a specific target or detail, often after narrowing the focus.
The report hones in on the main causes of the problem.
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How to pronounce specialise and what this word means
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how to pronounce specialise
/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/
specialise translation
specialise
specialise examples
They specialise in family law.
specialise transcription
/ˈspeʃəlaɪz/, /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/
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specialise meaning: what does it mean?
to focus on one particular subject or area
specialise pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
specialise is pronounced as /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
specialise definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
They specialise in family law. Translation: Они специализируются на семейном праве.
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