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| pro·fes·sion [ prō fésh'n, prə fésh'n ] (plural pro·fes·sions) |
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1. occupation requiring extensive education: an occupation that requires extensive education or specialized training
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2. people in profession: the people who practice a particular profession
 the legal profession
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3. declaration: a public acknowledgment or declaration of something
 a profession of support
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4. declaration of faith: a declaration of belief in a religion or faith
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| [13th century. Directly or via French< Latin profession-< profess- (see profess)] |