profession

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /prəˈfɛʃən/

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Noun

Singular profession

Plural professions

1. (countable) A profession is a job that needs special skills, such as a doctor.

   Teaching is often considered a noble profession.

Related words

• professional
• professionally
• pro
• profess
• professor