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pro·fes·sion·al·ly

professionally

 
pronunciation:
pr fe sh n li
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: as a person who is paid for using one's skill or talent.
She'd never sung professionally until she started her career at the opera.After the Olympics, he began to skate professionally.
definition 2: by or in the manner of someone who is highly skilled and receives payment for work.
The electrical work needs to be done professionally.The floors were professionally sanded and varnished.