C1nounUK spelling: specialisationeducationwork
US/ˌspeʃ.əl.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌspeʃ.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
a particular subject or type of work that you study or do in great detail
In context
Her area of specialization is children's health, so she works in a hospital ward.
Early specialization in one sport can lead to injuries in young players.
Students choose a specialization in their third year at the university.
Words that go with specialization
noun + preposition
- area of specializationHer area of specialization is marine biology.
- specialization inHe gained a specialization in tax law.
- field of specializationChoose a field of specialization that interests you.
adjective + noun
- medical specializationMedical specialization takes many years of training.
- increased specializationIncreased specialization has made factories more efficient.
verb + noun
- choose a specializationYou can choose a specialization after the first year.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My specialization is about marketing.Correct: My specialization is marketing.