profession


Definition: Meaning of, profession in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prəˈfɛʃ(ə)n /

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profession professions
  1. [countable] a job that needs a high level of education and training
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  2. [singular, also + plural verb British English] British English all the people who work in a particular profession
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  3. [countable] formal a statement of your belief, opinion, or feeling
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  4. the oldest profession the job of being a PROSTITUTE - used humorously
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profession used in phrases

  • economics profession (noun)
    1. the body of professional economists
  • health profession (noun)
    1. the body of individuals whose work helps to maintain the health of their clients
  • learned profession (noun)
    1. one of the three professions traditionally believed to require advanced learning and high principles
  • legal profession (noun)
    1. law the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction
  • medical profession (noun)
    1. the body of individuals who are qualified to practice medicine
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