Kilo Lingo

/prəˈfeʃənl/

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Translation

Doing a job that needs long training, or done to a high standard.

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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This word is part of lesson 30.