As nouns the difference between engineer and specialist
is that engineer is a person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering while specialist is someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
As a verb engineer
is to design, construct or manage something as an engineer.
As an adjective specialist is
specialised.
engineer
Noun
(
en noun)
A person who is qualified or professionally engaged in any branch of engineering.
A person who operates an engine (such as a locomotive).
Usage notes
* Adjectives often applied to "engineer": mechanical, electrical, civil, architectural, environmental, mechatronics, industrial, optical, nuclear, structural, chemical, military, electronic, professional, chartered, licensed, certified, qualified.
Related terms
* engine
* ingenious
* ingeniosity
* genius
Verb
(
en verb)
To design, construct or manage something as an engineer.
To alter or construct something by means of genetic engineering.
To plan or achieve some goal by contrivance or guile; to wangle or finagle.
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specialist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(
wikipedia specialist)
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
(medicine) A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.
(US, military) Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.
Synonyms
* (Someone who is an expert or devoted to a particular area of study) aficionado, enthusiast, connoisseur
Antonyms
* generalist
Hypernyms
* See also
Derived terms
* specialistic
Related terms
* specialize
* subspecialty
* subspecialist
Anagrams
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