<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used without object)</p></li><li><p>specialized</p></li><li><p>specializing</p></li><li><p>to pursue some special line of study, work, etc.; have a specialty</p></li><li><p>The doctor specializes in gastroenterology</p></li><li><p>(of an organism or one of its organs) to be adapted to a special function or environment</p></li><li><p>(used with object)</p></li><li><p>to render special or specific</p></li><li><p>invest with a special character, function, etc.</p></li><li><p>to adapt to special conditions</p></li><li><p>restrict to specific limits</p></li><li><p>to restrict payment of (a negotiable instrument) by endorsing over to a specific payee</p></li><li><p>to specify; particularize</p></li></ul>