professionalism

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professionalism

  • /pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/

noun professionalisms

  1. uncountable, usually The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play. […] all one can do is marvel at Ward-Prowse's fitness, professionalism and dedication to not only start week after week but also to get better. The man just goes on and on. That’s why he is Southampton’s very own Duracell Bunny.
  2. uncountable, usually The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.

Similar: professionality, professionalness, professionalship

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Closest in meaning: professionalization, professionally, professional, professionalisation, vocational, occupational, career, specialized, specialization, skill, competence, expertise, proficiency, dedication, profession, workmanship

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noun status or methods of a professional

Españolprofesionalidad
Portuguêsprofissionalismo
Françaisprofessionnalisme
DeutschProfessionalismus
Italianoprofessionismo
Românăprofesionalism
Русскийпрофессионали́зм professionalízm

noun use of professionals

Italianoprofessionismo
Русскийпрофессионали́зм professionalízm

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@misc{professionalism_2026,
  title = {professionalism},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/professionalism},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}