professionalism

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US /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/
noun Freq #23362

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.

    […] all one can do is marvel at Ward-Prowse's fitness, professionalism and dedication to not only start week after week but also to get better. The man just goes on and on. That’s why he is Southampton’s very own Duracell Bunny.

  2. 2
    noun

    the expertness characteristic of a professional person

  3. 3
    noun

    The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.

Etymology

From professional + -ism.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
professionalityprofessionalnessprofessionalship
Word family
Derived forms interprofessionalismnonprofessionalismpreprofessionalism
Related forms professionprofessionalprofessionalistprofessionalizationprofessionalizeprofessionally

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