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professional

1 professional /prəˈfɛʃənl̟/ adjective
1 professional
/prəˈfɛʃənl̟/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROFESSIONAL
always used before a noun
: relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill
: done or given by a person who works in a particular profession
always used before a noun
: paid to participate in a sport or activity
: done by people who are paid to play or compete
[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
2 professional /prəˈfɛʃənl̟/ noun
plural professionals
2 professional
/prəˈfɛʃənl̟/
noun
plural professionals
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROFESSIONAL
[count]
: someone who does a job that requires special training, education, or skill : someone who is a member of a profession
: someone who is paid to participate in a sport or activity
compare amateur
: someone who has a lot of experience or skill in a particular job or activity