Pronunciation

/speʃəlɪst/

Definitions

Noun

A specialist is a person who has deep knowledge or skills in a particular area or field, often specializing in a specific subject or job function. They may be an expert or professional in that domain.

Verb

To specialize is to focus one’s studies, training, or career on a particular subject or aspect, usually to become highly proficient or knowledgeable in it.

Phrases

• “Become a specialist in” indicates the process of acquiring expertise in a specific area.
• “Specialist doctors” refers to healthcare professionals who specialize in a particular medical discipline.
• “Area of specialization” denotes the particular field or subject where someone has expertise.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The surgeon is a specialist in orthopedic surgery.”
• Verb: “After graduating, she decided to specialize in environmental science.”
• Phrasal Usage: “Her area of specialization is ancient history, and she teaches at a prestigious university.”

Synonyms

• Expert
• Specialist doctor (medical context)
• Consultant
• Pro
• Expertise
• Knowledgeable
• Jack of all trades, master of one
• Expertise holder

Antonyms

• Generalist
• Novice
• Inexpert
• Unskilled