Definition of professional
1a : of, relating to, or characteristic of a professionb : engaged in one of the learned professionsc (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
2a : participating for gain or livelihood in an activity or field of endeavor often engaged in by amateurs a professional golferb : having a particular profession as a permanent career a professional soldierc : engaged in by persons receiving financial return professional football
3 : following a line of conduct as though it were a profession a professional patriot
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Examples of professional in a Sentence
Do you have any professional experience?
You should seek professional advice.
a golfer who recently turned professional
I was impressed by the calm and professional way she handled the crisis.
The presentation was very professional.
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Definition of professional
: one that is professional; especially : one that engages in a pursuit or activity professionally
Examples of professional in a Sentence
The bathtub was installed by a professional.
The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
a golfer who recently became a professional
She handled the situation like a professional.
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PROFESSIONAL Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of professional for English Language Learners
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: relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill
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: done or given by a person who works in a particular profession
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: paid to participate in a sport or activity
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Definition of professional for English Language Learners
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: someone who does a job that requires special training, education, or skill : someone who is a member of a profession
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: someone who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
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: someone who has a lot of experience or skill in a particular job or activity
PROFESSIONAL Defined for Kids
Definition of professional for Students
1 : relating to an occupation : of or as an expert professional advice
2 : taking part in an activity (as a sport) in order to make money
3 : participated in by people who are paid to compete professional sports
4 : having or showing a quality appropriate in a profession He did a very professional job.
professionally
adverbDefinition of professional for Students
1 : a person who does a job that requires special education or skill
2 : a person who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of professional
1: of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession
2: engaged in one of the learned professions
3: characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession
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Medical Definition of professional
: a person who is professional; especially : a person who engages in a pursuit or activity professionally
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