spe·cial·ist (sp sh  -l st)n. 1. One who is devoted to a particular occupation or branch of study or research: "Specialists . . . tend to think in grooves" (Elaine Morgan). 2. A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery, especially one who is certified by a board of physicians: a specialist in oncology. 3. Any of several noncommissioned ranks in the U.S. Army that correspond to that of corporal through sergeant first class. spe cial·ist, spe cial·istic adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. | specialistic - of or related to or characteristic of specialists |
| 2. | specialistic - showing focused training; "specialist training" specialised, specialized - developed or designed for a special activity or function; "a specialized tool" |
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