Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
Professionalism — Pro*fes sion*al*ism, n. The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; opposed to {amateurism}. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
professionalism — index specialty (special aptitude) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
professionalism — (n.) 1856, from PROFESSIONAL (Cf. professional) (adj.) + ISM (Cf. ism) … Etymology dictionary
professionalism — ► NOUN ▪ the competence or skill expected of a professional … English terms dictionary
professionalism — [prō fesh′ənəl iz΄əm, pre fesh′ənəl iz΄əm] n. 1. professional quality, status, etc. 2. the use of professional players in organized sports … English World dictionary
professionalism — [[t]prəfe̱ʃən(ə)lɪzəm[/t]] N UNCOUNT (approval) Professionalism in a job is a combination of skill and high standards. American companies pride themselves on their professionalism... There was a lack of professionalism in their dealings … English dictionary
professionalism — pro|fes|sion|al|ism [ prə feʃənl,ızəm ] noun uncount 1. ) the qualities and skills that someone with a professional job is expected to have: I admired her professionalism in dealing with the task. 2. ) the use of professional players in a sport … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
professionalism — noun (U) 1 the skill and high standards of behaviour expected of a professional person: The success of the orchestra is due to the professionalism of its members. 2 the practice of using professional players in sports … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
professionalism — UK [prəˈfeʃ(ə)nəˌlɪz(ə)m] / US [prəˈfeʃən(ə)lˌɪzəm] noun [uncountable] 1) the qualities and skills that someone with a professional job is expected to have I admired her professionalism in dealing with the task. 2) the use of professional players … English dictionary
professionalism — noun Date: 1856 1. the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person 2. the following of a profession (as athletics) for gain or livelihood … New Collegiate Dictionary
