specialist

noun
UK: /ˈspeʃəlɪst/
US: /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

  1. A person who knows a lot about a particular subject or is skilled in a particular job.

    1. I need a heart specialist to look at my test results.
    2. Our company hired a specialist in computer security to protect our data.

  2. A doctor who has special training in a particular area of medicine.

    1. The doctor recommended that I see a specialist for my back pain.
    2. After many tests, the specialist was able to diagnose the rare disease.

Synonyms

expert professional authority adept
specialist intransitive-verb

  1. To focus on a particular subject or area of activity.

    1. I want to specialist in art history at the university.
    2. The company decided to specialist in developing mobile applications.
specialist adjective

  1. Designed for a particular purpose or person.

    1. This is a specialist tool for working with small screws.
    2. The store offers specialist equipment for professional photographers.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "specialist" in English means: A person who knows a lot about a particular subject or is skilled in a particular job., A doctor who has special training in a particular area of medicine..

The phonetic transcription of "specialist" is /ˈspeʃəlɪst/ in British English and /ˈspeʃəlɪst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "specialist": expert, professional, authority, adept.

Example usage of "specialist": "I need a heart specialist to look at my test results.". More examples on the page.