Profession: meaning, definitions and examples

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profession

 

[ prษ™หˆfษ›สƒ(ษ™)n ]

Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น profissรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เคถเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beruf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ profesi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั„ะตัั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ทๆฅญ๏ผˆใ—ใ‚‡ใใŽใ‚‡ใ†๏ผ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท profession

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ profesiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท meslek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง์—… (jigeop)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‡ู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ povolรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ povolanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Œไธš (zhรญyรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poklic

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ starf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำ™ัั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ แƒแƒคแƒ”แƒกแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ profesiรณn

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,481, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.