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profession

Pronunciation: [prəˈfɛʃ.ən]

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Learn how to use profession in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “occupation”

(noun) a job or career that requires special training or skills. It's something that people do to earn money and often involves study or practice. For example, being a doctor or a teacher is a profession.

Example

My mom's profession is a nurse, and she helps people feel better every day.

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He didn't enjoy his profession as an accountant and decided to change careers.

Example

What profession are you thinking about choosing when you grow up?

Context: “social identity”

(noun) a way to describe someone based on their work. It can show what kind of skills they have and how they fit into society. For example, an artist has a different profession than a lawyer.

Example

Being a scientist is a respected profession because they help us learn new things.

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She felt out of place because her profession was different from her friends’ jobs.

Example

Does your profession help you meet new people?

How to pronounce profession

Pronunciation: [prəˈfɛʃ.ən]

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