specialization

• Substantivo que designa o processo de focar em uma área específica de estudo, trabalho ou atividade, ou a adaptação de uma parte do corpo para uma função determinada.

A noun referring to the process of focusing on a specific area of study, work, or activity, or the adaptation of a body part for a particular function.

1. Focusing on a specific areaB2formal

   The process of concentrating on and becoming an expert in a particular subject, skill, or activity.

   Especialização

   • Her specialization in cardiology took many years of study.
   • The university offers a specialization in artificial intelligence.
   • He chose a specialization in international law.

   Sinônimosconcentrationfocusspecialismspecialityspecialty

   Antônimosdiversificationgeneralization

2. Career pathB2formal

   A particular area of work or profession that someone has chosen to pursue.

   Especialização

   • After medical school, she decided on a specialization in pediatrics.
   • His specialization as a software engineer is in cybersecurity.
   • The job market rewards deep specialization in technical fields.

   Sinônimosareaconcentrationdisciplinedomainfieldfocusprofessionspecialtytradevocation

3. Biological adaptationC1formalscientific

   The evolutionary process by which a body part or organism becomes adapted to perform a specific function.

   Adaptação biológica

   • The long neck of a giraffe is a specialization for reaching high leaves.
   • The bird's beak is a specialization for cracking seeds.
   • Specialization of the eye allows for acute vision in predators.

   Sinônimosadaptationdifferentiationspecialism