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Definition professional in British English

professional adjective

adjective
/prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəl/
Example

Every applicant is entitled to good professional advice.

Example

Teachers must be free to exercise their professional judgment.

Synonyms and related words
antisocial articled 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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able capable professional
1.2

behaving in a correct 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.

Synonyms and related words
acting auxiliary auxiliary
Example

professional qualifications/training

Example

professional organizations/bodies/associations

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antisocial articled 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've got 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/footballer/photographer

Synonyms and related words
acting auxiliary auxiliary
4.1

played or done as a job rather than for enjoyment

Example

professional football/boxing

Synonyms and related words
antisocial articled assistant
Definition professional in British English