American Dictionary
Definition professional in American English
professional
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/
1
someone who has special skills and qualifications
Example
doctors and other professionals
Example
All healthcare professionals need to work closely with families.
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Synonyms and related words
Example
You have the makings of a real professional.
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