26984 words

specialist

9 definitions β€’ 17 examples
1
someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject:

Examples:

a software specialist
She's a specialist in modern French literature.
2

Examples:

She's a specialist in childhood illnesses.
I've asked to be referred to a specialist about my back pain.
a leading cancer/eye specialist
3

Examples:

We direct people to specialist advice on problems with debt, mortgages, or utility bills.
Our health team can arrange specialist help when you need it.
4
dealing with one particular subject, product, or area of activity more than with others:

Examples:

The causes and treatment of cancer are her specialist subject.
A specialist store often has a very intimate relationship with its customers.
If your usual insurer won't give you a quote, there are plenty of specialist insurers you can try who are prepared to handle higher risks.
5
someone who limits his or her studying or work to a particular area of knowledge, and who is an expert in that area:

Examples:

She’s a specialist in financial management.
6
A specialist is also a doctor who works in and knows a lot about one particular area of medicine:

Examples:

an eye/heart/joint specialist
7
someone who has a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject or business area:

Examples:

specialist in sth She is a specialist in financial services and insurance.
8
someone who works on a US stock market and buys and sells shares in particular types of companies:

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9
having a lot of experience, knowledge, or skill in a particular subject or business area:

Examples:

The bank can give you specialist advice.
It is always good to consult a specialist financial adviser.
Five specialist firms are under investigation for allegedly interfering in the buying and selling of shares by investors.

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