[f. as prec.] The action or process of becoming or rendering special in some respect.

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1889.  Sidgwick, in Jrnl. Educ., Feb., 116. Prevented by need of early specialising.

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1904.  H. Black, Pract. Self Cult., v. 138. Division of labour, or specialising of function have [sic] become essential in modern industry.

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