Profession - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |prəˈfeʃn|  American pronunciation of the word profession
Brit.  |prəˈfeʃ(ə)n|  British pronunciation of the word profession

noun

- the body of people in a learned occupation
the news spread rapidly through the medical profession
- an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
- an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
a profession of disagreement
- affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
a profession of Christianity

Extra examples

The doctor talked to students who are thinking about entering the profession.

Most professions in the medical field require years of training.

Their daughter recently became a member of the medical profession.

She's a lawyer by profession.

Some students enter other professions such as arts administration.

Johnson was a barrister by profession.

Teaching as a profession is very underpaid.

There's a feeling among the nursing profession that their work is undervalued.

Lear asks each daughter to make a profession of her love for him.

...such shameless ambulance chasing cankers the legal profession...

Her skill and talent ennoble her profession.

...the journalism professor has long ingrained his students with a deep respect for their chosen profession...

After her first successful cases she zoomed to the top of her profession.

He envies her the position she has achieved in her profession.

Here is Mr. Black, the leader of his profession.

Word forms

noun
singular: profession
plural: professions
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