Meaning & use
specialist
A person with detailed knowledge or skill in a particular field, especially compared to a generalist.
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The doctor referred her to a specialist for further treatment of her back pain.
As a marketing specialist, he focuses entirely on social media campaigns.
A note on using this word
Often used with a defining field, as in "eye specialist" or "marketing specialist," to indicate the exact area of expertise.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
generalistamateur
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