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US/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/
UK/ˈspeʃ.əl.ɪst/
a person who knows a lot about one subject, or a doctor who treats one type of problem
In context
My doctor sent me to a skin specialist because the rash didn't go away.
The company hired an IT specialist to protect its network from hackers.
She is a specialist in early childhood education.
Words that go with specialist
noun + preposition
- specialist inHe is a specialist in Asian history at the national university.
verb + noun
- see a specialistIf the pain continues, you should see a specialist.
verb + preposition
- refer to a specialistYour family doctor can refer you to a specialist if the problem continues.
adjective + noun
- medical specialistMedical specialists earn high salaries in most countries.
noun + noun
- IT specialistOur IT specialist fixed the printer in five minutes.
- heart specialistA heart specialist checked his blood pressure every month.