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 • Feb. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2023

What we’ve seen is the great professionalization and investment, particularly in Europe, over the last two or three years, where being a professional footballer is now a viable career option for women and girls.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2023

“The professionalization and league expansion is not happening as quick as we’d like to see.”

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

For officers, professionalization meant more training and implied a higher standard of on-the-job conduct.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover