overspecialize
/ˌoʊvərˈspɛʃəlaɪz/
verb
- To focus too narrowly on one specific area of knowledge or skill, often at the expense of having a broader understanding or flexibility.
- The company's engineers overspecialize in one type of software, making it hard to adapt to new technologies.
- If you overspecialize in college, you might struggle to find a job outside that narrow field.
- Many young athletes overspecialize in one sport too early and risk burnout.
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