specialist

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

A specialist is a person who has a deep knowledge and expertise in a particular field or subject, often providing guidance or services related to that area.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "specialist" with "generalist," which refers to someone with a broad range of knowledge rather than expertise in a specific area.

Example Sentences

Are you going to see a specialist for your back pain ?

I need to see a specialist for my back pain .

The company hired a specialist to improve its cybersecurity measures .

The specialist helped solve the technical problem quickly and efficiently .

Common Phrases

medical specialist subject specialist technical specialist

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