Specialist vs. Expert

Specialist vs. Expert — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Specialist and Expert

Specialistadjective

(British) Specialised.

Expertadjective

Extraordinarily capable or knowledgeable.

I am expert at making a simple situation complex.My cousin is an expert pianist.

Specialistnoun

Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.

Expertadjective

Characteristic of an expert.

This problem requires expert knowledge.

Specialistnoun

(medicine) A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.

Expertnoun

A person with extensive knowledge or ability in a given subject.

We called in several experts on the subject, but they couldn't reach an agreement.
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Specialistnoun

Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.

Expertnoun

(chess) A player ranking just below master.

Specialistnoun

An organism that is specialized for a particular environment.

The tree Lepidothamnus laxifolius is a high alpine specialist found in high-altitude bog communities and in scrub.

Expertnoun

a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

Specialistnoun

an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning

Expertadjective

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude;

adept in handicraftsan adept juggleran expert joba good mechanica practiced marksmana proficient engineera lesser-known but no less skillful composerthe effect was achieved by skillful retouching
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Specialistnoun

practices one branch of medicine