Profession

Pronunciation: /prəˈfɛʃən/

Definitions of profession

noun a type of job that requires advanced education or training

Example Sentences

A1 My father's profession is a doctor.

A2 She decided to pursue a profession in teaching.

B1 He has been working in the legal profession for over 10 years.

B2 The medical profession requires years of training and dedication.

C1 Her profession as a scientist allows her to conduct groundbreaking research.

C2 In his esteemed profession as a lawyer, he has won numerous cases.

Examples of profession in a Sentence

formal She chose to pursue a profession in law after completing her studies.

informal He's been in the teaching profession for over 20 years.

slang I'm thinking about switching up my profession and trying something new.

figurative Cooking is her profession, but painting is her true passion.

Grammatical Forms of profession

• past tense: professed
• plural: professions
• comparative: more professional
• superlative: most professional
• present tense: profession
• future tense: will profession
• perfect tense: have professioned
• continuous tense: is professioning
• singular: profession
• positive degree: professional
• infinitive: to profession
• gerund: professing
• participle: professed

Origin and Evolution of profession

First Known Use: 1200 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'profession' originated from the Latin word 'professio', which means a public declaration or vow.

Evolution of the word: Originally, 'profession' referred to a solemn declaration of faith or commitment, particularly in religious contexts. Over time, the term expanded to encompass any occupation or vocation that requires specialized knowledge and training.