professional

[US]/prəˈfeʃənl/
[UK]/prəˈfeʃənl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to a profession, skilled, experienced

n. a person with professional qualifications, an expert, a specialist

Phrases & Collocations

professional development

professional knowledge

professional design

professional service

professional training

professional team

professional education

professional experience

professional staff

professional skill

professional qualification

professional spirit

professional practice

professional manager

professional organization

professional competence

professional course

professional commitment

professional standard

professional dedication

Example Sentences

the achievement of professional recognition.

a cadre of professional managers.

a cynical professional foul.

people in professional occupations.

the villainy of professional racketeers.

a menu of professional opportunities.

Real-world Examples

Regular reflection, however, underlies all great professionals.

Source: CET-6 Listening Past Exam Questions (with Translations)

Those with relevant professional experience are preferred.

Source: High-scoring English Essays for Graduate Entrance Exams

Phil calls a professional for plumbing problems.

Source: Airborne English: Everyone speaks English.

But you want a professional to protect you.

Source: The Good Place Season 2

These aren't paid airplane mechanics or professional repair technicians.

Source: Daily English Listening | Bilingual Intensive Reading

But we are not called merely to be professional people.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

Rusty is a professional. He'll compete later this month.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

They are a credible professional in the field they speak about.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

The only one who'd listen is a mental health professional!

Source: Friends Season 6

Yeah, Yeah, but you... You are either a professional or a lunatic.

Source: PBS Business Interview Series

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