Noun: specialism 'spe-shu,li-zum
- The concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
"His specialism in marine biology made him the ideal candidate for the research position"
- The special line of work you have adopted as your career
"Her specialism was paediatric surgery";
- specialization, specialisation [Brit], specialty [N. Amer], speciality [Brit, Cdn]
Derived forms: specialisms
Type of: absorption, calling, career, concentration, engrossment, immersion, vocation
Encyclopedia: Specialism