Specialists: meaning, definitions and examples

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specialists

 

[ ˈspeʃəlɪsts ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

Experts in a particular field or area, especially in healthcare.

Synonyms

consultants, experts, professionals

Examples of usage

  • The specialists at the hospital are renowned for their expertise in treating rare medical conditions.
  • After the initial assessment, the patient was referred to a team of specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
Context #2 | Noun

education

Individuals with advanced knowledge and skills in a specific subject, providing guidance and support to students.

Synonyms

educators, experts, mentors

Examples of usage

  • The school hired specialists to work with students who needed extra help in math and reading.
  • The specialists conducted workshops for teachers to improve their instructional practices.
Context #3 | Noun

business

People who are highly skilled and knowledgeable in a particular area of commerce or industry.

Synonyms

analysts, consultants, experts

Examples of usage

  • The company hired specialists to analyze market trends and develop strategic plans for growth.
  • The specialists conducted a comprehensive review of the organization's operations to identify areas for improvement.

Translations

Translations of the word "specialists" in other languages:

🇵🇹 especialistas

🇮🇳 विशेषज्ञों

🇩🇪 Spezialisten

🇮🇩 spesialis

🇺🇦 фахівці

🇵🇱 specjaliści

🇯🇵 専門家

🇫🇷 spécialistes

🇪🇸 especialistas

🇹🇷 uzmanlar

🇰🇷 전문가들

🇸🇦 أخصائيون

🇨🇿 specialisté

🇸🇰 špecialisti

🇨🇳 专家

🇸🇮 strokovnjaki

🇮🇸 sérfræðingar

🇰🇿 мамандар

🇬🇪 სპეციალისტები

🇦🇿 mütəxəssislər

🇲🇽 especialistas

Etymology

The word 'specialists' originated from the Latin word 'specialis', meaning 'of a particular kind'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The term 'specialists' gained popularity with the growth of specialized fields in various industries, such as medicine, education, and business, where individuals with specific expertise were needed. Today, specialists play a crucial role in advancing knowledge and providing specialized services in their respective fields.

See also: special, specialist, specialization, specialize, specialized, specials, specialty.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,263 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.