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How to pronounce “professional

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Pronunciation guide for professional

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of professional with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
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Definition summary
A person who belongs to a profession.

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How to pronounce professional

AlphaGo and Professional Go Players

There were no professionals that I'm

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “professional

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A person who belongs to a profession.
  • A person who earns their living from a specified activity.
  • (euphemistic) A prostitute.
  • A reputation known by name.
  • An expert.
  • One of four categories of sociologist propounded by Horowitz: a sociologist who is actively concerned with promoting the profession of sociology.
  • [Adjective]
  • Of, pertaining to, or in accordance with the (usually high) standards of a profession.
  • That is carried out for money, especially as a livelihood.
  • (by extension) Expert.

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