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specializing

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈspɛʃəˌɫaɪzɪŋ// spe·cial·iz·ing

v. to spend most of your time and effort on one specific subject, job, or skill.

v. concentrating one's efforts or interests on a particular area of study, business, or activity. Present participle of 'specialize'; often describes a narrowing of focus to achieve expertise.


SIMPLE

She is specializing in international law at university.

CONTEXTUAL

The clinic is specializing in sports injuries to better serve the local athletes.

COMPLEX

By specializing in rare manuscripts, the dealer was able to cultivate a niche market of high-end collectors that larger auction houses often overlooked.

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Typically takes the preposition 'in' before the subject of focus.

Pitfall

He is specializing on marketing.He is specializing in marketing.The verb 'specialize' almost always pairs with the preposition 'in' rather than 'on'.

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