specialization
n.the act of focusing on one specific subject, skill, or area of study. You use this when someone becomes an expert in a narrow field rather than knowing a little about everything.
n.the process of concentrating on and becoming an expert in a particular subject or skill. In biological contexts, refers to the evolutionary adaptation of an organism to a specific function or environment.
“Her specialization is international law.”
“After finishing general medical school, she chose pediatrics as her area of specialization.”
“The increasing specialization of the workforce means that while individuals possess deep expertise in niche areas, they often require complex management systems to coordinate their efforts effectively.”
Often followed by the preposition 'in' when referring to a field of study or work.
From specialize + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.