Dictionary Entry
professional
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/Word FrequencyCommon (5.84)Curriculum FrequencyLess common (1)A person who belongs to a profession
In a Sentence
“The essay uses professional to make the point more precise.”
Published Usage Examples
“"I want to judge my players on their professional behaviour, their professional lives.”
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Origin
From French 'professionnel', from 'profession', mid-17th century.
Common Phrases
development professional. professionaltraining professionalservices professionalmen professionallife professional
Related Words
Poetry examples for “professional”
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