Specialist

/ˈspɛʃ.əl.ɪst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who concentrates primarily on a particular subject or activity; a person who has a deep knowledge and expertise in a specific area.

The company hired a specialist to improve their cybersecurity measures.

A medical practitioner who is qualified to treat a specific area of medicine.

After my general check-up, my doctor referred me to a cardiology specialist.

A professional whose services are specifically tailored to a certain niche or field.

As a marketing specialist, she focuses exclusively on social media strategies.

A person skilled in a particular subject or field.

The accountant was a tax specialist, known for helping clients save money on their taxes.

Derived from the Latin word 'specialis', which means particular or specific.

medical specialist

A healthcare professional focused on a specific area of medicine.

specialist knowledge

Expertise in a specific area or field.

area of specialization

A specific subject or activity in which a person has expertise.

expert

A person who has a comprehensive and authoritative knowledge of or skill in a particular area.

consultant

A person who provides expert advice professionally.

practitioner

A person engaged in a profession, especially a medical profession.

technician

A person skilled in the techniques of a particular field, especially in technology or trades.

A whiz

He's a real whiz when it comes to coding and programming.

Guru

She's the go-to guru for social media strategies.

Nerd

He's such a nerd about engines and machines; he's a real specialist.