Profession Main Entry: pro·fes·sion Pronunciation: pr&-'fe-sh&n Function: noun Etymology: Middle English professioun, from Old French profession, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin profession-, professio, from Latin, public declaration, from profitEri Date: 13th century 1 : the act of taking the vows of a religious community 2 : an act of openly declaring or publicly claiming a belief, faith, or opinion : PROTESTATION 3 : an avowed religious faith 4 a : a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation b : a principal calling, vocation, or employment c: the whole body of persons engaged in a calling

Professional Main Entry: pro·fes·sion·al Pronunciation: pr&-'fesh-n&l, -'fe-sh&-n & l Function: adjective Date: circa 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 2 a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs b : having a particular profession as a permanent career c : engaged in by persons receiving financial return 3 : following a line of conduct as though it were a profession - pro·fes·sion·al·ly adverb

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