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   professional

   /prəˈfɛʃən(ə)l/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or belonging to a profession: "young professional people" Similar white-collarexecutivenon-manualOpposite manual
   • 2. engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime: "a professional boxer" Similar paidsalariednon-amateurfull-timeOpposite amateur
   • ▪ habitually making a feature of a particular activity or attribute: informal, derogatory "a professional gloom-monger"
   • 3. worthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skilful, or assured: "their music is both memorable and professional" Similar expertaccomplishedskilfuladeptmasterlymasterfulexcellentfinepolishedfinishedskilledproficientcompetentcapableableefficientexperiencedpractisedtrainedseasonedslickbusinesslikedeftdexterousinformal:acecrackstellartop-notchOpposite amateurishincompetentinept

   noun

   • 1. a person engaged or qualified in a profession: "professionals such as lawyers and surveyors" Similar white-collar workerprofessional workeroffice worker
   • 2. a person engaged in a specified activity, especially a sport, as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime: "his first season as a professional" Similar professional playernon-amateurpaid playerinformal:pro
   • 3. a person competent or skilled in a particular activity: "she was a real professional on stage" Similar expertmastermaestropast mastertrooperadeptvirtuosoold handskilled personauthorityinformal:proacewhizzhotshotninjadab handwizardmavencrackerjackrare:proficientOpposite amateur

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROFESSIONAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   having the qualities that you connect with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner: It would look more professional if the letter was typed. She always looks very professional in her smart suits. You've done a very professional job stripping that floor! B1.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › professionalProfessional Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of PROFESSIONAL is of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession. How to use professional in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROFESSIONAL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   having the qualities that you connect with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner: It would look more professional if the letter was typed. She always looks very professional in her smart suits. You've done a very professional job stripping that floor! B1.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROFESSIONAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   8 meanings: 1. of, relating to, suitable for, or engaged in as a profession 2. engaging in an activity for gain or as a means.... Click for more definitions.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › professionalPROFESSIONAL Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   adjective. following an occupation as a means of livelihood or for gain: a professional builder. of, relating to, or connected with a profession: professional studies. appropriate to a profession: professional objectivity. engaged in one of the learned professions: A lawyer is a professional person.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › professionalProfessional - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession. “ professional conduct” “ professional ethics” “a thoroughly professional performance” see more. adjective. engaged in by members of a profession. “ professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching” synonyms: white-collar.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › professionalPROFESSIONAL | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   PROFESSIONAL definition: 1. relating to a job that needs special training or education: 2. Someone is professional if they…. Learn more.