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professional

Pronunciation: [/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/]

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professional: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “work”

(adjective) relating to a job that requires special education, training, or skill. For example, doctors, teachers, and engineers are considered professional because they have studied and trained a lot to do their jobs well.

Example

She is a professional photographer and takes amazing pictures.

Example

He is not very professional; he always comes late to meetings.

Example

What qualities make someone a professional in their field?

Context: “work”

(noun) a person who works in a job that requires special education, training, or skill. Professionals like lawyers, architects, and accountants are experts in their fields and are usually paid well for their services.

Example

The conference was attended by many marketing professionals.

Example

He is not a professional in the restaurant business, so he should learn more before opening his own.

Example

How can someone become a professional in a specific career?

How to pronounce professional

Pronunciation: [/pɹəˈfɛʃənəl/]

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