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professional

pro·fes·sion·al [ prō féshən'l, prō féshnəl, prə féshən'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of profession: relating to or belonging to a profession
professional people

2. following occupation as paid job: engaged in an occupation as a paid job rather than as a hobby
professional tennis player

3. businesslike: conforming to the standards of skill, competence, or character normally expected of a properly qualified and experienced person in a work environment
professional attitude

4. very competent: showing a high degree of skill or competence
did a very professional job

5. doing something habitually: habitually, and usually annoyingly, indulging in a particular activity
a professional complainer



noun  (plural pro·fes·sion·als)
Definition:
 
1. member of profession: somebody whose occupation requires extensive education or specialized training

2. somebody in skilled job: a worker in a paid occupation that usually requires a high degree of training and skill

3. somebody very competent: somebody with a high degree of skill or competence

4. teacher at sports club: an expert player of a sport who is employed by a golf or other sports club to teach its members


pro·fes·sion·al·ly adverb
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