Profession: meaning, definitions and examples
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profession
[ prษหfษส(ษ)n ]
job
A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.
Synonyms
calling, career, occupation, vocation
Examples of usage
- Teaching is a noble profession.
- She chose nursing as her profession.
- Many people are pursuing careers in the medical profession.
- He has been in the legal profession for over 20 years.
- Professionals in the engineering profession often work on innovative projects.
declaration
A declaration or statement of fact, especially one made in a formal way and often in public.
Synonyms
affirmation, assertion, avowal, declaration
Examples of usage
- His profession of love brought tears to her eyes.
- The suspect's profession of innocence was met with skepticism.
- Her profession of faith was a deeply personal moment.
- The president's profession of the country's achievements was well-received.
- The athlete's profession of dedication to the sport inspired many.
Translations
Translations of the word "profession" in other languages:
๐ต๐น profissรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคถเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Beruf
๐ฎ๐ฉ profesi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ zawรณd
๐ฏ๐ต ่ทๆฅญ๏ผใใใใใใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท profession
๐ช๐ธ profesiรณn
๐น๐ท meslek
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์ (jigeop)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ povolรกnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ povolanie
๐จ๐ณ ่ไธ (zhรญyรจ)
๐ธ๐ฎ poklic
๐ฎ๐ธ starf
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำััะฟ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแคแแกแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peลษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ profesiรณn
Word origin
The word 'profession' originated from the Latin word 'professio', meaning declaration. Over time, it evolved to refer to one's occupation or calling, typically requiring specialized education and training. The concept of a 'profession' has been integral to societies throughout history, with various fields such as law, medicine, and education being recognized as professions due to their specialized knowledge and ethical standards.
See also: profess, professed, professedly, professions, professor, professors.