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adjective pro·fes·sion·al \prə-ˈfesh-nəl, -ˈfe-shə-nəl\
: relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill
: done or given by a person who works in a particular profession
: paid to participate in a sport or activity
Full Definition of PROFESSIONAL
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a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession b : engaged in one of the learned professions c (1) : characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2) : exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace
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a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs <a professional golfer> b : having a particular profession as a permanent career <a professional soldier> c : engaged in by persons receiving financial return <professional football>
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: following a line of conduct as though it were a profession <a professional patriot>
— pro·fes·sion·al·ly adverb
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First Known Use of PROFESSIONAL
1606
Rhymes with PROFESSIONAL
2professional
noun
: someone who does a job that requires special training, education, or skill : someone who is a member of a profession
: someone who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
: someone who has a lot of experience or skill in a particular job or activity
Full Definition of PROFESSIONAL
: one that is professional; especially : one that engages in a pursuit or activity professionally
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First Known Use of PROFESSIONAL
1811
PROFESSIONAL Defined for Kids
1professional
adjective pro·fes·sion·al \prə-ˈfe-shə-nəl\
Definition of PROFESSIONAL for Kids
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: relating to an occupation : of or as an expert <professional advice>
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: taking part in an activity (as a sport) in order to make money
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: participated in by people who are paid to compete <professional sports>
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: having or showing a quality appropriate in a profession <He did a very professional job.>
— pro·fes·sion·al·ly adverb
2professional
noun
Definition of PROFESSIONAL for Kids
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: a person who does a job that requires special education or skill
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: a person who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
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