Pronunciation: /prəˈfɛʃənl/
noun a person engaged or qualified in a profession
A1 My cousin is a professional singer.
A2 She hopes to become a professional dancer one day.
B1 The company hired a professional to handle their marketing strategy.
B2 The professional athlete broke a new record in the competition.
C1 Being a professional in the finance industry requires a lot of expertise.
C2 The professional chef prepared a gourmet meal for the guests.
adjective relating to or belonging to a profession
A1 She is a professional singer.
A2 The team hired a professional photographer for the event.
B1 It is important to maintain a professional attitude in the workplace.
B2 The company is known for its professional customer service.
C1 He is a highly skilled and professional architect.
C2 The lawyer's professional conduct was praised by the judge.
formal The lawyer demonstrated a high level of professional conduct during the court proceedings.
informal She's a really professional hair stylist - always does a great job!
slang That DJ is so professional - he really knows how to keep the party going.
figurative In the world of competitive sports, he is considered a professional in his field.
professionalized
professionals
more professional
most professional
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will professionalize
has professionalized
is professionalizing
professional
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to professionalize
professionalizing
professionalized