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profession
[ pruh-fesh-uhn ]
noun
- a vocation requiring knowledge of some department of learning or science: Compare learned profession.
the profession of teaching.
Synonyms: ,
- any vocation or business.
- the body of persons engaged in an occupation or calling:
to be respected by the medical profession.
- the act of professing; avowal; a declaration, whether true or false:
professions of dedication.
Synonyms: , ,
- the declaration of belief in or acceptance of religion or a faith:
the profession of Christianity.
- a religion or faith professed.
- the declaration made on entering into membership of a church or religious order.
profession
/ əˈɛʃə /
noun
- an occupation requiring special training in the liberal arts or sciences, esp one of the three learned professions, law, theology, or medicine
- the body of people in such an occupation
- the act of professing; avowal; declaration
- Also calledprofession of faith a declaration of faith in a religion, esp as made on entering the Church of that religion or an order belonging to it
- the faith or the religion that is the subject of such a declaration
Other Word Forms
- ·ڱsDz· noun
- ԴDzp·ڱsDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of profession1
Word History and Origins
Origin of profession1
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Example Sentences
“We strive to be leaders in our own professions and sections,” Scott said, “and to see true leaders of other arenas inspire a group of people like that was really impressive.”
“I’m living proof that you can turn your passion into a profession, and your purpose into power,” wrote Starrr, 35, in an email.
"But having been in this profession for so many years, you actually look forward to it because at the end of the day, you're doing something that will change somebody's life."
This leaves scientists with the choice of leaving their profession or switching their focus, said Ahmed, who serves as president of the Organization for the Study of Sex Differences, an international organization headquartered in Texas.
Specialist lenders also offer deals to particular professions.
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