practitioner

noun C1

Meaning

A practitioner is an individual who actively engages in a specific profession or discipline, particularly one that requires specialized knowledge and skills, such as medicine, law, or the arts, often distinguished from scholars or theorists by their pract
💡 The term is often misused to refer to anyone working in a field, whereas it specifically denotes those with a recognized level of expertise and practical experience.

Example Sentences

The medical practitioner conducted a thorough examination of the patient .
The medical practitioner reviewed the patient's history before prescribing treatment .
The practitioner advised the team on improving project management strategies .
The practitioner explained the new treatment clearly to the patients .

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