profession

[US]/prəˈfeʃn/
[UK]/prəˈfeʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.occupation, freelance work;trade, profession.

Phrases & Collocations

professionally

profession of

legal profession

medical profession

accounting profession

teaching profession

by profession

accountancy profession

the oldest profession

Example Sentences

a profession of allegiance.

the profession of (a) doctor

exercise the profession of journalism

a barrister by profession .

The profession of medicine is a stern taskmaster.

The emolument of this profession is not satisfactory.

by profession a lawyer and incidentally a musician.

his chosen profession of teaching.

the profession is divided on the issue.

the legal profession's projection of an image of altruism.

make it a profession to do sth.

Accept my sincere professions of regard.

It is a prerequisite of entry to the profession that you pass the exams.

In this profession, training and experience are of equal importance.

after profession she taught in Maidenhead.

I'm able to square my profession with my religious beliefs.

I don't know what profession would suit me.

the professions of law, medicine, and engineering.

He made a profession of friendship to his classmate Mary.

Real-world Examples

No. But it is a noble profession.

Source: Downton Abbey Detailed Analysis

" It's still a very noble profession, " Arres says.

Source: Time

So then I chose another profession, and learned to pilot airplanes.

Source: The Little Prince

" Amen to that. Carrot farming is a noble profession, " Stu agreed.

Source: Zootopia (audiobook)

What if I had chosen the wrong profession?

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

In some cases they asked you your profession.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

In Beijing, carving ducks in itself is a profession.

Source: Culinary methods for gourmet food

Because for me it's a very humbling profession.

Source: Actor Dialogue (Bilingual Selection)

Teaching is not a pastime, it's a profession.

Source: the chair

The accepted answer is often a profession of some sort.

Source: The yearned rural life

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