American English pronunciation
How to pronounce professions
IPA transcription: [pɹə'fɛʃənz]
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Noun
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the body of people in a learned occupation
“the news spread rapidly through the medical profession”
“they formed a community of scientists”
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an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
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an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
“a profession of disagreement”
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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.