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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
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definition 1: |
an occupation or career requiring advanced training or study.
She decided to enter the law profession.His parents want him to have a profession, not just a nine-to-five job.- synonyms:
- career, occupation
- similar words:
- business, calling, field, lifework, line, métier, practice, pursuit, trade, vocation
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definition 2: |
the body of people involved in such an occupation.
The profession disapproved of his act.- similar words:
- association, colleagues, trade
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definition 3: |
the act of avowing; declaration.
Few people believed his profession of innocence.- synonyms:
- avowal, declaration
- similar words:
- acknowledgment, affirmation, announcement, assertion, claim, confession, confirmation, pronouncement
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definition 4: |
an affirmation of faith in a religion.
Our church service always ends with a profession of faith.- synonyms:
- confession
- similar words:
- affirmation, avowal, creed, pledge, vow
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related words: |
admission, assurance, craft, employment, livelihood, living, occupation, pay, testimony, witness, work |
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