Looking for the meaning of the word PROFESSIONAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of PROFESSIONAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Professional
Speech Type: Adjective
prəˈfɛʃən(ə)l
relating to or belonging to a profession
Short Definition:relating to profession
Examples:- young professional people
- resources for professional development
engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as a pastime
Short Definition:engaged in activity as paid occupation
Examples:- a professional boxer
worthy of or appropriate to a professional person; competent, skilful, or assured
Short Definition:skilful or assured
Examples:- their music is both memorable and professional
- she's a wonderful actress to work with and, of course, very professional
Word: Professional
Speech Type: Noun
prəˈfɛʃən(ə)l
a person engaged or qualified in a profession
Short Definition:professional person
Examples:- professionals such as lawyers and surveyors
a person engaged in a specified activity, especially a sport, as a main paid occupation rather than as a pastime
Short Definition:person engaged in activity as paid occupation
Examples:- his first season as a professional
a person competent or skilled in a particular activity
Short Definition:person competent in activity
Examples:- she was a real professional on stage
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