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noun

Definition of specialistnext
as in professional
a person who has a lot of training, knowledge, or skill in a particular area She was a specialist in chemical engineering with many years of experience.

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specialist

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adjective

variants or specialistic
as in specialized
involving, related to, or being special skills or knowledge needed to do a particular job The job requires specialist knowledge.

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Recent Examples of specialist
Noun
Irwin traveled three hours to visit a specialist who discovered Moose had fractured his jaw at some point in his life. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 The government is also considering providing specialist training to specific professional groups. — Reuters, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025 The environmentalist and start-up specialist Suzy Amis Cameron has unveiled Inside Out LLC, a global holding company that serves up ecological and ethical solutions for six sectors. — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025 Subsequent appointments have left Ash and her medical specialists trying to understand her symptoms. — Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for specialist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for specialist
  1. professional
  2. specialized
  3. consultant
  4. expert
  5. master
  6. technical
  7. special
Noun
  • Here are five key strategies: Identify High-Demand Fields Colleges should conduct market research to identify industries with growing demand for skilled professionals.
    — Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
  • As a child, he was surrounded by professionals involved with the institute who were PhDs, lawyers and doctors, so his parents were skeptical about his choice to make music for a living, the singer recalled to CBS News in May 2022.
    — Ilana Frost, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of professional
Adjective
  • This type of workout can be done independently or using a specialized piece of equipment called a reformer.
    — Tim Petrie, DPT, Verywell Health, 18 Mar. 2025
  • There’s specialized pillows, sheets, and mattresses to create a bedroom haven.
    — Christine Yu, Outside Online, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of specialized
Noun
  • Lisa Miller, former deputy insurance commissioner who is now a consultant, told the Sun Sentinel that requiring transparency reports for rates would not make premiums more understandable to consumers.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Huntsman School of Business professor Timothy Gardner and consultant Colin Wong explain these tactics, like sandbagging, falsifying data, and giving excessive discounts to close deals.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of consultant
Adjective
  • Iran, for example, is expert at picking the winners of Iraqi elections.
    — Michael Knights, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2025
  • All expert recommendations were derived from interviews.
    — Catherine Brock, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of expert
Noun
  • This was just the beginning of how young tech masters worked on ways to share music across the internet.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Setting up trekking pole tents takes a little practice to master, but Lanshan’s convenient hook system makes the process easy.
    — Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of master
Adjective
  • Newsmax attorneys also made a technical argument that Dominion has sued the wrong company.
    — Maddy Lauria, NPR, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There is no technical deficit, testament to the country’s investment in coaching and facilities, the benefits not just of Norway’s wealth but a sporting culture that has turned a country of only 5 million people into a powerhouse in everything from track and field to beach volleyball.
    — Rory Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • For Cheng, the former captain, the Hong Kong Sevens will always hold a special place – with its sea of costumes and unmatched sense of fun.
    — Andrew McNicol, CNN, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The remaining three are covers that hold special places in his heart.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
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