professional
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROFESSIONAL
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always used before a noun
a
:
relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill
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Do you have any professional experience?
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professional people/photographers/electricians/soldiers
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a professional career
b
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done or given by a person who works in a particular profession
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professional services
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You need professional help.
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You should seek professional advice.
2
always used before a noun
a
:
paid to participate in a sport or activity
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professional athletes/golfers
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a professional poker player
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a golfer who recently turned professional
b
:
done by people who are paid to play or compete
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professional sports/football/poker
3
[more professional; most professional]
:
having or showing the skill, good judgment, and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well
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He deals with the customers in a very professional way. = He is very professional in dealing with the customers.
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I was impressed by the calm and professional way she handled the crisis.
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The presentation was very professional.
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professional
/prəˈfɛʃənl̟/
noun
plural
professionals
2
professional
/prəˈfɛʃənl̟/
noun
plural
professionals
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROFESSIONAL
[count]
1
:
someone who does a job that requires special training, education, or skill
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someone who is a member of a profession
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medical/legal professionals
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The bathtub was installed by a professional.
2
:
someone who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
—
compare amateur
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The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
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a golfer who recently became a professional
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a golf/tennis professional [=a skillful golf/tennis player whose job is to teach other people how to play]
3
:
someone who has a lot of experience or skill in a particular job or activity
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She handled the situation like a professional.
