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professionalism
[pruh-fesh-uh-nl-iz-uhm]
noun
professional character, spirit, or methods.
the standing, practice, or methods of a professional, as distinguished from an amateur.
Word History and Origins
Origin of professionalism1
Example Sentences
And so I turned to a few top sommeliers whose professionalism I’ve experienced firsthand.
"I think what you would say about Craig, and a lot of people wouldn't see it, is his professionalism," adds Given, who once joked Bellamy "probably moans in his sleep".
For Edwards' side though, considering the increased investment in the women's game and its ever-growing professionalism, it is unlikely they have entered a tournament under this level of scrutiny before.
"A win wouldn't prove that professionalism doesn't matter. It would prove how much this team gives without the systems it deserves."
Concerns over discipline and professionalism led the club to assign private chefs to him, while late nights because of gaming affected his training punctuality, making him the club's most-fined player in recent years.
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When To Use
Professionalism most commonly means the state or practice of doing one’s job with skill, competence, ethics, and courtesy.Professionalism is based on the word professional, which is commonly used as an adjective to describe someone who works in this way—someone who shows professionalism. Professionalism is shown by people who take their work seriously and respect the people they work with.The word professionalism can also be used to distinguish the practices of a person who gets paid for their work from those of an amateur (which is someone who does it for fun).Example: That level of skill, dedication, and professionalism are exactly what we’re looking for in our next production manager.
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