professionalization

American  

[pruh-fesh-uhn-uhl-ahyz-ay-shuhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən əlˌaɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of professionalizing an activity, role, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• deprofessionalization noun
• reprofessionalization noun

Example Sentences

The professionalization of the military that began in the 20th century has increasingly isolated officers from politics, as a few of Ms. Schake’s stories demonstrate.

From The Wall Street Journal

He added that firms can see a range of benefits from linking up with big investors, including improvements in back-office operations and greater professionalization.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the college game’s era of increased professionalization, they realized that the true blueprint would come from teams that played on Sundays, not Saturdays.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was great that the Times covered the latest round in the professionalization of amateur sports so effectively, but the question remains: Under the new regime, will they stay with it?

From Salon

But then, Maierhofer says, "The major change came with the professionalization of medicine and also the spread of universities."

From Salon