/prəˈfeʃənl/
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Meaning
Doing a job that needs long training, or done to a high standard.
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Word origin
From Latin professio, meaning a public statement of what you do.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- professio
- English cognates
- profess, profession
Examples
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A professional dancer is paid to dance as a job.
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"Professional" here means help from a trained worker.
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"Professional" can also describe a high standard of work.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 17, lesson 8: professional, staff, seek and 7 more words.