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Definition professional in American English

professional adjective

adjective
/prəˈfeʃən(ə)l/
Example

Every applicant is entitled to good professional advice.

Example

Teachers must be free to exercise their professional judgment.

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adjunct antisocial assistant
Example

the firm with the most professional approach to marketing

Example

I congratulate you on a thoroughly professional job, done in difficult conditions.

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skillful able capable
1.2

behaving in an appropriate way at work and doing your job well

Example

The whole cast was very professional and hard working in rehearsals.

Example

They want me to dress in a more professional way.

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acting auxiliary auxiliary
Example

The school prepares students for a wide range of professional careers.

Example

professional organizations/bodies/associations

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adjunct antisocial assistant
2.1

working in a profession

Example

managerial and professional employees

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acting auxiliary auxiliary
3

relating to your work or career

Example

We have a good professional relationship, but I wouldn't say we're friends.

4

playing a sport or doing an activity as a job rather than for enjoyment

Example

a professional actor/football player/photographer

Synonyms and related words
acting auxiliary auxiliary
4.1

played or done as a job rather than for enjoyment

Example

professional baseball

Synonyms and related words
adjunct antisocial assistant
Definition professional in American English