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specialist

specialist

Meaning of specialist

expert in a field

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EN-UK/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
EN-US/ˈspɛʃəlɪst/
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specialist with Russian translation

specialist usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We hired a specialist to fix the network problem.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

The specialist gave detailed advice about the treatment.

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specialist belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

specialistSpezialist
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
deskSchreibtisch

specialist synonyms

Related words worth learning together

expert
someone with very deep knowledge or recognized authority in a subject
professional
someone who practices a profession, often implying trained, paid and competent
practitioner
someone who actively practices a profession (often in a practical/clinical setting)
engineer
a professional trained to apply scientific and mathematical principles to design or build
consultant
a professional hired to advise or provide specialized services, often externally
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someone with very deep knowledge or recognized authority in a subject

B2Very Often

We consulted an expert on medieval manuscripts.

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someone who practices a profession, often implying trained, paid and competent

B2Very Often

She became a legal professional after passing the bar.

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practitioner

someone who actively practices a profession (often in a practical/clinical setting)

B2Often

She is a long-serving dental practitioner in the town.

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a professional trained to apply scientific and mathematical principles to design or build

B2Very Often

The civil engineer inspected the bridge.

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a professional hired to advise or provide specialized services, often externally

B2Often

They hired a marketing consultant to improve sales.

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a person trained in the practical or mechanical aspects of a technical field

B2Often

A lab technician prepared the samples for analysis.

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authority

a person widely recognized as an authoritative source on a topic

B2Often

He is an authority on ancient Greek pottery.

🇬🇧en

a person who examines and interprets data or information to draw conclusions

B2Often

The analyst produced a report on market trends.

🇬🇧en

a person who conducts systematic study or investigation to gain knowledge

B2Often

The researcher published papers on climate modelling.

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a person who gives expert advice, often in a formal advisory capacity

B2Often

The economic adviser briefed the minister.

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specialist meaning: what does it mean?

expert in a field

specialist pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

specialist is pronounced as /ˈspɛʃəlɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

specialist definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We hired a specialist to fix the network problem. Translation: Мы наняли специалиста, чтобы починить проблему с сетью.

Is specialist part of Professions vocabulary?

Yes, specialist can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is specialist part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, specialist can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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