specialization

(noun)

noun

1. the act of specializing; making something suitable for a special purpose

Similar word(s): specialisation

Definition categories: act

2. the special line of work you have adopted as your career

- his specialization is gastroenterology

Similar word(s): specialisation, specialism, speciality, specialty

Definition categories: act, calling, career, vocation

3. (biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function

Similar word(s): differentiation, specialisation

Definition categories: process, adaptation, adaption, adjustment