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specialism

[ˈspeʃəlɪzəm]
nounmasculinepl: specialisms
especialismo
1. The practice of concentrating one's efforts on a particular area or field of activity
Her specialism in cardiac surgery made her one of the most sought-after doctors.
O seu especialismo em cirurgia cardíaca a tornou uma das médicas mais procuradas.
2. Excessive concentration on a single subject or area, sometimes at the expense of broader knowledge
The critic argued that modern specialism in academia had led to narrow thinking.
O crítico argumentou que o especialismo moderno na academia havia levado a um pensamento estreito.
3. A specialized field of knowledge or practice
Medieval history is her specialism.
A história medieval é a sua especialidade.
Synonyms
specializationexpertisespecialtyspecialism
Antonyms
generalismgeneralization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especialismo
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
especialismo
Common in business and educational discourse
Portugal
especialismo
Standard in European Portuguese academic contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

a jack of all trades, master of none
to specialize in something
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