specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspe-sh(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən 
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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Unlike MoE, where ‘experts’ emerge without explicit specialization, our method dynamically refines representations with true task-specific expertise.
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For one, all artificial neurons are functionally equivalent—there's no specialization.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
The plan includes five different specializations, where qualified applicants can receive assignments based on interest, background and level of training.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
While humans have demonstrated the ability to drive rapid physical changes in dogs through selective breeding, the study finds little evidence linking these changes to task specialization.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
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Rob Toews, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
For one, all artificial neurons are functionally equivalent—there's no specialization.
—Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 3 Mar. 2025
The plan includes five different specializations, where qualified applicants can receive assignments based on interest, background and level of training.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
While humans have demonstrated the ability to drive rapid physical changes in dogs through selective breeding, the study finds little evidence linking these changes to task specialization.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for specialization
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“Specialization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/specialization. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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specialization
noun
spe·cial·i·za·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
1
: a making or becoming specialized
2
a
: a change in the structure of a body part so that it becomes suited for performing a particular function or of a whole plant or animal so that it is suited for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism changed by specialization
Medical Definition
specialization
noun
spe·cial·iza·tion
ˌspesh-(ə-)lə-ˈzā-shən
variants
also British specialisation
1
: a making or becoming specialized
specialization in pediatrics
2
a
: structural adaptation of a body part to a particular function or of an organism for life in a particular environment
b
: a body part or an organism adapted by specialization
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