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单词 specialist
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specialist

noun

spe·​cial·​ist ˈspe-sh(ə-)list How to pronounce specialist (audio)
1
: one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or field of study
a specialist in disorders of the immune system
a specialist in international law
"What does Dr. James Mortimer, the man of science, ask of Sherlock Holmes, the specialist in crime?" Arthur Conan Doyle
2
: an enlisted rank in the U.S. Army corresponding to the grade of corporal
also : any of several former enlisted ranks corresponding to the grades of sergeant through sergeant major
3
: an organism (such as a bird) specialized especially in food or habitat
specialist adjective
or specialistic
ˌspe-shə-ˈli-stik How to pronounce specialist (audio)

Example Sentences

She consulted a marketing specialist when she decided to go into business. He saw a specialist for his foot problem.
Recent Examples on the Web Auburn coach Bryan Harsin was billed as a quarterback specialist when he was hired, but quarterback is arguably the worst position on Auburn’s team two games into Harsin’s second season. Joseph Goodman | Jgoodman@al.com, al, 13 Sep. 2022 Matt Haack, the team’s replacement for Sanchez, is not considered an option as a kickoff specialist, according to coach Frank Reich. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Shannon Reynolds recently accepted a new position as social media specialist at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego. San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2022 Seay has been working in the Aviator shelter since its beginnings, first as a peer support specialist and now overseeing the operation for the city. Emily Goodykoontz, Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 While in the Army, Ryan served as a fire support specialist, and with the 2nd Battalion, 319th Airborne Field Artillery and the 1st Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, according to the Airborne Corps. Helen Kwong, NBC News, 8 Sep. 2022 Playing on varsity since eighth grade, Presswood began as a defensive specialist but a growth spurt pushed her to the front row. Sarah Barber, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Sep. 2022 One of those refugees is Hamid Wahedy, 36, who worked with U.S. troops for six years as an IT specialist, providing internet service. Bradford Betz, Fox News, 27 Aug. 2022 Before venturing into ministry, Eze previously worked with a local TV station before joining the World Bank project for HIV/AIDS and later worked as a communications specialist with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). Nimi Princewill, CNN, 21 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

specialist

noun

spe·​cial·​ist ˈspe-shə-list How to pronounce specialist (audio)
1
: a person who studies or works at a special occupation or branch of learning
a specialist in animal behavior
an eye specialist
2
: an enlisted person in the army with a rank similar to that of corporal

Medical Definition

specialist

noun

spe·​cial·​ist ˈspesh-(ə-)ləst How to pronounce specialist (audio)
: a medical practitioner whose practice is limited to a particular class of patients (as children) or of diseases (as skin diseases) or of technique (as surgery)
especially : a physician who is qualified by advanced training and certification by a specialty examining board to so limit his or her practice

specialist 1 of 2

noun

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • professional
  • consultant
  • master
  • expert
  • scholar
  • proficient
  • pro
  • guru
  • virtuoso
  • adviser
  • wizard
  • artist
  • connoisseur
  • maestro
  • adept
  • hotshot
  • counselor
  • whiz
  • maven
  • crackerjack
  • past master
  • ace
  • meister
  • sharp
  • geek
  • enthusiast
  • craftsman
  • advisor
  • counsel
  • authority
  • shark
  • aficionado
  • counsellor
  • fiend
  • mavin
  • fan
  • cognoscente
  • dab hand
  • consigliere
  • devotee
  • hand
  • addict
  • crackajack
  • dab
  • journeyman
  • buff
  • afficionado

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • novice
  • apprentice
  • amateur
  • neophyte
  • beginner
  • layman
  • nonexpert
  • inexpert
  • nonprofessional
  • dabbler
  • dilettante
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specialist

2 of 2

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.

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • specialized
  • expert
  • technical
  • special
  • professional
  • authoritative
  • specific
  • limited
  • technicalized
  • restricted
  • unique
  • esoteric
  • exclusive
  • narrow
  • especial
  • peculiar

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • common
  • ordinary
  • generic
  • universal
  • generalized
  • overall
  • nonspecific
  • nonprofessional
  • general
  • inexpert
  • nonexclusive
  • lay
  • unprofessional
  • straightforward
  • nontechnical
  • untechnical
  • self-evident
  • self-explanatory
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