professionalize
verb (used with object)
to give a professional character or status to; make into or establish as a profession.
professionalise
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a variation of
professionalize.
Example Sentences
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"It links Zhang and Liu's investigations as part of the efforts to professionalise the military and make it leaner to be effective to win wars," Lim told AFP.
From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026
The appointment of a polished media performer contrasts with multi-millionaire businessman Yusuf, a 38-year-old political newcomer who largely worked behind the scenes as chairman to professionalise the party.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2025
Plans to professionalise the division, the elite league in the UK, were announced in 2023.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
Some of those opposed to the bill say they have hired former government special advisors to try and "professionalise" their campaign, believing they were too disorganised at the last vote.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024
He just concentrated on how to sabotage my attempts to professionalise the newspaper.
From Behind the News: Voices from Goa's Press by Various
