Professionals: meaning, definitions and examples

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professionals

 

[ prəˈfɛʃənəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skilled workers

People who are experts in their field and have specialized knowledge and skills. They are typically hired for their expertise and professionalism.

Synonyms

experts, practitioners, specialists

Examples of usage

  • She consulted with a team of professionals before making a decision.
  • The company hired professionals to design their new website.
Context #2 | Noun

sports

Athletes who compete at a high level in their chosen sport. They are dedicated to their training and strive for excellence in their performance.

Synonyms

athletes, competitors, players

Examples of usage

  • The professionals will be competing in the championship this weekend.
  • She aspires to become a professional in her sport one day.

Translations

Translations of the word "professionals" in other languages:

🇵🇹 profissionais

🇮🇳 पेशेवरों

🇩🇪 Fachleute

🇮🇩 profesional

🇺🇦 професіонали

🇵🇱 profesjonaliści

🇯🇵 プロフェッショナル

🇫🇷 professionnels

🇪🇸 profesionales

🇹🇷 profesyoneller

🇰🇷 전문가들

🇸🇦 محترفون

🇨🇿 profesionálové

🇸🇰 profesionáli

🇨🇳 专业人士

🇸🇮 strokovnjaki

🇮🇸 sérfræðingar

🇰🇿 кәсіпқойлар

🇬🇪 პროფესიონალები

🇦🇿 peşəkarlar

🇲🇽 profesionales

Etymology

The word 'professionals' originated from the Latin word 'professio', which means declaration or public acknowledgment. It was first used in the 18th century to refer to people engaged in a specific occupation requiring specialized knowledge and training. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass a wide range of fields, from medicine and law to sports and the arts.

See also: professional, professionally.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,353, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.