American English pronunciation

How to pronounce professions

IPA transcription: [pɹə'fɛʃənz]

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Noun

  • the body of people in a learned occupation

    “the news spread rapidly through the medical profession”

    “they formed a community of scientists”

  • an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)

  • an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

    “a profession of disagreement”

  • affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

    “a profession of Christianity”

Usage examples

  • There is considerable overlap in scope of practice between professions.
  • Foundation degrees are not general degrees but are focused on specific professions.
  • Finally, it is certain that a reform of regulated professions could boost the French economy.
  • They collaborated frequently in their respective professions.
  • Its most common professions were salesman, street trader and butcher.
  • The residents tend to be employed in professions in central Edinburgh.
  • The villagers are mostly invlolved in agricultural-based professions.
  • Both professions were attributed with supernatural powers and the ability to predict the future.
  • This generated mixed and polarized views from bemused locals and built environment professions alike.
  • The same is true for regional variants in the naming of professions.