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specialism

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++spe·cial·is·m /ˈspeʃəlɪzəm/ noun British English  1 [countable]KNOW somethingSUBJECT a particular activity or subject that you know a lot about 特长,专长,专业 SYN American English specializationspecialism in graduates with a specialism in Tourism and Leisure 旅游与休闲专业的毕业生2. [uncountable]KNOW something the practice of limiting your interests or activities to particular subjects 专门化,专业化 SYN specialization American English
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specialismHere we may draw an analogy between geriatrics and paediatrics, another age-based medical specialism.The post-war period in Britain has been characterized by the development of geriatric medicine as a legitimate medical specialism.A detailed study of the gestation and birth of a new specialism reveals a different story.For these students discussion on specialism within the course structure does not apply.His particular specialism was the bass clarinet.Contributing to decisions made by the Divisional Officer on matters relating to the section's specialism.To maintain and review the operational practices in relation to change and development with the specialism.
From Longman Business Dictionaryspecialismspe‧cial‧is‧m /ˈspeʃəlɪzəm/ noun [countable]COMMERCE an area of business or study that you know about or study more than other areasHe did an MBA degree with a specialism in Leadership Studies.
spe·cial·is·m nounChineseSyllable
activity Corpus a lot Business you subject or a that know particular


specialism
specialism /ˈspeʃəlɪzəm/ noun British English
 Word Family: noun: special, specialist, SPECIALITY/SPECIALTY, specialization, specialism; adjective: special, specialized; verb: specialize; adverb: specially
1. [countable] a particular activity or subject that you know a lot about
   SYN  specialization American English
    specialism in
    graduates with a specialism in Tourism and Leisure
2. [uncountable] the practice of limiting your interests or activities to particular subjects
   SYN  specialization American English


spe·cial·ismBrE /ˈspeʃəlɪzəm/ 🔊NAmE /ˈspeʃəlɪzəm/ 🔊 noun [countable] an area of study or work that sb specializes in 专业;专长a business degree with a specialism in computing专修计算机技术的商业学位Dr Crane's specialism is tropical diseases. 克莱恩博士的研究领域是热带病。🔊🔊 [uncountable] the fact of specializing in a particular subject 专业化