professional

//prəˈfɛʃənəl//
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Adjective

more professionalComparative
most professionalSuperlative
1

Relating to or belonging to a profession, especially one requiring special training or education.

She received professional training as a lawyer.

2

Engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation rather than as an amateur.

She is a professional photographer who travels around the world.

3

Having or showing the skill, competence, or standards expected of a professional person; competent and efficient.

She did a very professional job on the presentation.

Noun

professionalsPlural
1

A person engaged or qualified in a profession, especially one requiring special training or education.

She is a medical professional with over ten years of experience.

2

A person who engages in a specified activity, especially a sport, as their main paid occupation rather than as an amateur.

She turned professional at age 18 and now competes in international tournaments.