Meaning
A specialist is someone who has a deep knowledge or expertise in a particular field or subject.
💡 Common mistake: Do not confuse "specialist" with "special," as the former refers to expertise while the latter indicates uniqueness or distinctiveness.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Maria's
laptop
stopped
working
before
her
presentation
,
so
she
went
to
a
nearby
repair
shop
.
The
technician
gave
her
specialist
help
and
explained
the
problem
in
simple
words
.
He
said
the
battery
needed
replacing
but
the
rest
of
the
computer
was
fine
,
so
she
would
not
lose
any
files
.
Maria
felt
relieved
and
decided
to
come
back
next
week
for
a
full
check
.
Common Phrases
medical specialist
legal specialist
specialist skills
Antonyms
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