B2noun 3K

Specialist

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈspeʃəlɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈspeʃəlɪst/"]/

Meaning of Specialist

a person who is an expert in a particular area of work or study

In simple words: A person who knows a lot about a specific subject.

Specialist in a sentence

• The doctor is a specialist in cardiology and has treated many patients with heart conditions.
• For this project, we need a specialist who can develop our software efficiently.
• She has become a specialist in environmental law over the years.
• The technician is a specialist in repairing old machinery.
• As a marketing specialist, he knows how to target the right audience effectively.

How to use Specialist

Use 'specialist' when referring to someone with expertise in a particular field, like medicine or technology. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts but may sound overly formal in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

specialist + in + subject

Memory hint

Think of a 'special' person who has a specific skill.

Related words

Collocations with Specialist

• leading
• top
• experienced
• bring in
• hire
• consult
• specialist in
• specialist on
• a group of specialists
• a team of specialists
• a specialist in the field
• leading
• top
• experienced
• bring in
• hire
• consult
• specialist in
• specialist on
• a group of specialists
• a team of specialists
• a specialist in the field

Synonyms for Specialist

• expert
• authority
• professional
• master
• pro

Opposites of Specialist

• generalist
• amateur

Common mistakes with Specialist

• Confused with 'generalist' which refers to someone with broad knowledge.
• Incorrectly using 'specialist' as a verb instead of a noun.
• Misusing it in informal contexts where 'expert' might be more suitable.

Frequently asked questions about Specialist

What does Specialist mean?

A person who knows a lot about a specific subject.

What is the definition of Specialist?

a person who is an expert in a particular area of work or study

How do you use Specialist in a sentence?

The doctor is a specialist in cardiology and has treated many patients with heart conditions.

Can you give another example of Specialist?

For this project, we need a specialist who can develop our software efficiently.

What are synonyms for Specialist?

Common alternatives include expert, authority, professional, master, pro.

What is the opposite of Specialist?

Opposite meanings include generalist, amateur.

What words go with Specialist?

It commonly pairs with leading, top, experienced, bring in, hire, consult, specialist in, specialist on, a group of specialists, a team of specialists, a specialist in the field, leading, top, experienced, bring in, hire, consult, specialist in, specialist on, a group of specialists, a team of specialists, a specialist in the field.

What are common mistakes when using Specialist?

Confused with 'generalist' which refers to someone with broad knowledge. Incorrectly using 'specialist' as a verb instead of a noun. Misusing it in informal contexts where 'expert' might be more suitable.

How do you pronounce Specialist?

US: /["/ˈspeʃəlɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspeʃəlɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Specialist?

Use 'specialist' when referring to someone with expertise in a particular field, like medicine or technology. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts but may sound overly formal in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Specialist?

"Specialist" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.