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Exam: TOEFL

specialization

IPA: /ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌspɛʃəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of focusing on a specific area of study or work, often leading to expertise in that field.

Example: Her specialization in marine biology has allowed her to work on important conservation projects.

specialize

IPA: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To focus on a specific area of work, study, or activity, often becoming an expert in that field.

Example: She decided to specialize in marine biology during her studies.

transitive verb

Definition: To focus on a specific area of study or work, often becoming an expert in that field.

Example: She decided to specialize in marine biology during her studies.

specialized

IPA: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

KK: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

adjective

Definition: Having a specific focus or expertise in a particular area or field.

Example: The doctor is specialized in treating heart conditions.

verb

Definition: To focus on a specific area of study or work, often becoming an expert in that field.

Example: She specialized in marine biology during her studies.

specially

IPA: /ˈspɛʃəli/

KK: /ˈspɛʃəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is different from the usual or normal; for a specific purpose or reason.

Example: She made the cake specially for his birthday party.

specialty

IPA: /ˈspɛʃəlti/

KK: /ˈspɛʃəlti/

noun

Definition: A specific area of expertise or skill that someone focuses on, often in a profession or field of study.

Example: Her specialty is pediatric medicine, where she cares for children.

speciate

IPA: //ˈspɪʃieɪt//

KK: /spɪˈʃiːeɪt/

verb

Definition: To create new species from an existing one through the process of evolution or natural selection.

Example: Over time, the population began to speciate into several distinct groups.

speciation

IPA: //spɪˈsiːʃən//

KK: /spɪˈsiːʃən/

noun

Definition: The process by which new biological species are formed, often when a single species divides into two or more distinct groups that cannot interbreed.

Example: The speciation of the finches on the Galápagos Islands is a classic example of evolution in action.

specie

IPA: /ˈspɛʃi/

KK: /ˈspɛʃi/

noun

Definition: A type of money that is made in the form of coins instead of paper notes.

Example: He paid for the coffee with specie instead of using a credit card.

species

IPA: /ˈspiːʃiːz/

KK: /ˈspiːʃiːz/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a specific group of living organisms that can breed and produce offspring.

Example: The scientist studied the species characteristics of the new plant.

noun

Definition: A group of living things that are similar and can breed with each other to produce offspring.

Example: There are many endangered species that need protection.

speciesism

IPA: /ˈspiːʃiːzɪzəm/

KK: /ˈspiːʃiːzɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The belief that one species, especially humans, is superior to others, leading to discrimination against animals and their exploitation.

Example: Many activists fight against speciesism to promote equal treatment for all living beings.

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