generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-rə-list 
ˈje-nə-
: one whose skills, interests, or habits are varied or unspecialized
Examples of generalist in a Sentence
The staff includes both generalists and specialists.
Recent Examples on the Web
And Mary was a little bit of a generalist within her field.
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Sarah Wyman, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
The Hybrid was more of a generalist, helping out the Scout and the Scientist with measurements of scientific targets such as boulders and craters.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Mar. 2024
Working with drones forces you to become a generalist, Erickson says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 May 2024
Even within the field of engineering, not all degrees are equal; Those with more specialist engineering qualifications, like aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, and industrial engineering, end up earning slightly more than generalists.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
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Sarah Wyman, Scientific American, 27 June 2024
The Hybrid was more of a generalist, helping out the Scout and the Scientist with measurements of scientific targets such as boulders and craters.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 29 Mar. 2024
Working with drones forces you to become a generalist, Erickson says.
—IEEE Spectrum, 22 May 2024
Even within the field of engineering, not all degrees are equal; Those with more specialist engineering qualifications, like aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, and industrial engineering, end up earning slightly more than generalists.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for generalist
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generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person whose skills or interests extend to several different fields
Medical Definition
generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst
: an individual whose skills or interests extend to several different medical fields
especially
: general practitioner
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