professional

adjective

UK /prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/

1
relating to work that needs special skills and qualifications
Every applicant is entitled to good professional advice.
Teachers must be free to exercise their professional judgment.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe jobs and work
antisocial
articled
assistant
1. 1a
  showing a high level of skill or training
  the firm with the most professional approach to marketing
  very/highly/thoroughly professional:
  I congratulate you on a thoroughly professional job, done in difficult conditions.
  Synonyms and related words
  Skilful and able
  able
  capable
  professional
2. 1b
  behaving in a correct way at work and doing your job well
  The whole cast was very professional and hard working in rehearsals.
  They want me to dress in a more professional way.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe workers
  acting
  auxiliary
  auxiliary
2
relating to a profession and its rules, standards, and arrangements
professional qualifications/training
professional organizations/bodies/associations
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe jobs and work
antisocial
articled
assistant
1. 2a
  working in a profession
  managerial and professional employees
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe workers
  acting
  auxiliary
  auxiliary
3
relating to your work or career
We’ve got a good professional relationship, but I wouldn’t say we’re friends.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work
a good/smart/clever career move
appointment
background
4
playing a sport or doing an activity as a job rather than for enjoyment
a professional actor/footballer/photographer
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe workers
acting
auxiliary
auxiliary
1. 4a
  played or done as a job rather than for enjoyment
  professional football/boxing
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe jobs and work
  antisocial
  articled
  assistant

phrases

a professional...

go/turn professional

professional

adjective

US /prəˈfeʃən(ə)l/

1
relating to work that needs special skills and qualifications
Every applicant is entitled to good professional advice.
Teachers must be free to exercise their professional judgment.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe jobs and work
adjunct
antisocial
assistant
1. 1a
  showing a high level of skill or training
  the firm with the most professional approach to marketing
  very/highly/thoroughly professional:
  I congratulate you on a thoroughly professional job, done in difficult conditions.
  Synonyms and related words
  Skillful and able
  skillful
  able
  capable
2. 1b
  behaving in an appropriate way at work and doing your job well
  The whole cast was very professional and hard working in rehearsals.
  They want me to dress in a more professional way.
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe workers
  acting
  auxiliary
  auxiliary
2
relating to a profession and its rules, standards, and arrangements
The school prepares students for a wide range of professional careers.
professional organizations/bodies/associations
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe jobs and work
adjunct
antisocial
assistant
1. 2a
  working in a profession
  managerial and professional employees
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe workers
  acting
  auxiliary
  auxiliary
3
relating to your work or career
We have a good professional relationship, but I wouldn’t say we’re friends.
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to jobs and work
a good/smart/clever career move
appointment
background
4
playing a sport or doing an activity as a job rather than for enjoyment
a professional actor/football player/photographer
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe workers
acting
auxiliary
auxiliary
1. 4a
  played or done as a job rather than for enjoyment
  professional baseball
  Synonyms and related words
  Words used to describe jobs and work
  adjunct
  antisocial
  assistant

phrases

a professional...

go/turn professional

professional

noun countable

UK /prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/

Word Forms

singular	professional
plural	professionals

1
someone who has special skills and qualifications
doctors and other professionals
All health professionals need to work closely with families.
Synonyms and related words
Educated people and experts
expert
authority
specialist
2
someone who plays a sport or does an activity as a job rather than for enjoyment
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
A. N. Other
back
1. 2a
  someone whose job is to teach people to play a sport at a club
  a tennis/golf professional
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports coaching and training
  coach
  coach
  cross-training
3
someone who has a lot of skill or training
You’ve got the makings of a real professional.
Synonyms and related words
Educated people and experts
expert
authority
specialist

professional

noun countable

US /prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/

Word Forms

singular	professional
plural	professionals

1
someone who has special skills and qualifications
doctors and other professionals
All healthcare professionals need to work closely with families.
Synonyms and related words
Educated people and experts
expert
authority
specialist
2
someone who plays a sport or does an activity as a job rather than for enjoyment
Synonyms and related words
Players and positions in various sports
all-American
back
backfield
1. 2a
  someone whose job is to teach people to play a sport at a club
  a tennis/golf professional
  Synonyms and related words
  Sports coaching and training
  coach
  coach
  coaching
3
someone who has a lot of skill or training
You have the makings of a real professional.
Synonyms and related words
Educated people and experts
expert
authority
specialist

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