specialist
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.spe·cial·ist
noun \ˈspe-sh(ə-)list\Definition of SPECIALIST
1
: one who specializes in a particular occupation, practice, or branch of learning
2
: an enlisted rank in the United States 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 (as a bird) specialized especially in food or habitat
— specialist or spe·cial·is·tic \ˌspe-shə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective
See Examples of SPECIALIST
- She consulted a marketing specialist when she decided to go into business.
- He saw a specialist for his foot problem.
First Known Use of SPECIALIST
1855
spe·cial·ist
noun \ˈspesh-(ə-)ləst\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of SPECIALIST
: 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
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