English · Work & Business
profession
/prəˈfeʃ.ən/
[/prəˈfeʃ.ən/]
skilled occupation
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A type of job that needs special education, training, or skill, such as law, medicine, or teaching.
Example
Teaching is a respected profession that requires both patience and years of specialized training.
Teaching is a respected profession that requires both patience and years of specialized training.
Etymology
From Latin 'professio' (a public declaration), from 'profiteri' (to declare openly).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for occupations requiring formal qualifications and often a code of conduct.