the standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an amateur.
Origin of professionalism
First recorded in 1855–60; professional + -ism
Words nearby professionalism
profession, professional, professional association, professional corporation, professional foul, professionalism, professionalize, Professional Standards Review Organization, professor, professorate, professoriate
Example sentences from the Web for professionalism
A laptop stand can help lift your computer to a more convenient height as well as provide ventilation opportunities and add a degree of professionalism to your home office.
Laptop stands to protect your posture|PopSci Commerce Team|October 5, 2020|Popular Science
Let’s please bring back civility to our political discourse and hold our presidential candidates to the same level of professionalism that has been expected in years past.
High school debates function way better than what America saw Tuesday night|jakemeth|October 1, 2020|Fortune
This extension-packed list also boasts a wide variety of efficient social media extensions that boost professionalism, punctuality, and productivity.
Top 15 Chrome extensions for social media marketers|Bhavik Soni|September 23, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Some guidelines are common sense etiquette and professionalism while others are specifically outlined by the publisher.
Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks|Raj Dosanjh|July 29, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Follow-up emails show responsibility, eagerness, and a certain level of professionalism.
Nine mistakes to avoid when contacting websites for backlinks|Raj Dosanjh|July 29, 2020|Search Engine Watch
Little the criminals knew about the professionalism of journalists.
Violent Assaults on Reporters in Russia Go Unpunished|Anna Nemtsova|September 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Physicians will regain our professionalism when we stop participating in this circus.
Why Your Doctor Feels Like a 'Beaten Dog'|Daniela Drake|September 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It is beyond belief, and it is shocking that someone who makes claims of professionalism would lower himself to this level.
Morrissey Denies Ordering Hit on Fan|Tim Teeman|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Bloomberg conveyed a sense of professionalism and of someone very much in control.
Can De Blasio Be Less Blah? The Mayor Who Needs a Makeover|Lloyd Grove|March 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Carrie resented him for taking over and questioned his professionalism when he stabbed Brody in the hand during an interrogation.
‘Homeland’: The 7 Plot Points You Need to Remember for the Season 3 Premiere|Andrew Romano|September 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The Cult of the Nation is the professionalism of the people.
Creative Unity|Rabindranath Tagore
Professionalism has disappeared, and in Jeremiah the official idea also vanishes.
The Evolution of Old Testament Religion|W. E. Orchard
But it did not immediately usher in as its successor an era of professionalism and responsiveness to the wishes of the public.
The Fairfax County Courthouse|Ross D. Netherton
The consciousness of God had not been blurred by long years of professionalism.
A Gamble with Life|Silas K. Hocking
Shakespeare, Michelangelo, Beethoven were not slaves to their own professionalism; no doubt they could laugh at it themselves.
Essays on Art|A. Clutton-Brock
British Dictionary definitions for professionalism
professionalism
/ (prəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm) /
noun
the methods, character, status, etc, of a professional