English Dictionary
Definition profession in British English
profession
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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[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)n/
1
a job that you need special skills and qualifications to do, especially one with high social status
Example
Her father discouraged her from going into the legal profession.
Synonyms and related words
Example
a profession of faith
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