specialization

noun/ˌspɛʃələˈzeɪʃən/

Frequency rank: #9,681 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The process of focusing on and becoming expert in a particular subject or skill.

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Example sentence

Her specialization in marine biology made her the ideal candidate for the research position.

Synonyms & related words

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