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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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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
  • Public health professional and mom-of-two Violeta Gordeljevic (@violeta.parenting.science) shared an Instagram reel featuring five simple phrases parents can use to help their older child feel special during this transition.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • 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
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
  • To fill this gap, the H-1B visa program, established in 1990, has been pivotal, allowing U.S. businesses to temporarily hire foreign workers in specialized fields.
    — DeLon Thornton, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of specialized
Noun
  • The utility bankrolled political consultants whose companies propped up ghost candidates in Miami-Dade and elsewhere to confuse voters, split the vote and secure state Senate seats for friendlier legislators.
    — Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Shockingly, the book is set in a hospital, following Doctor Eitan Rose and his quest to discover what has happened when a toxic hospital consultant dies of a heart attack.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 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
  • Every master craftsman had their own tools – often specialized and always prized possessions handed down from generation to generation.
    — John Sviokla, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The future might look like joint ownership, ownership until an investment is returned, or joint ownership for 10 or 15 years, before the masters are returned to their owners.
    — Steven Fabos, Rolling Stone, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of master
Adjective
  • In the short term, slower grant awards, approval for facilities projects, longer timelines for resolving oversight matters, less technical assistance...
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Beyond Laboratory Demonstrations: Is the Quantum Singularity Near? While these developments demonstrate remarkable technical achievements, significant questions remain about when quantum computers will transition from laboratory demonstrations to practical applications.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of technical
Adjective
  • The Raiders view him as a high-level backup and core special teams player, according to a league source.
    — Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The deal also includes a one hour standup special for Hinchcliffe.
    — Lisa Respers France, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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