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Definition professionally in American English

professionally adverb

adverb
/prəˈfeʃən(ə)li/
Example

a professionally certified accountant

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2

showing the type of behavior and skills that someone with a professional job is expected to have

Example

She hasn't behaved very professionally, has she?

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2.1

in a skillful way

Example

The whole job was handled very professionally.

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3

in a way that is connected with your work or career

Example

Without Nina's help I wouldn't be where I am today professionally.

4

as a job rather than for enjoyment

Example

She has been acting professionally since she was 17.

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Definition professionally in American English