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

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

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

And though it’s always hilarious to see floorboards fly up and smack actors in the face, the professionalization of fake trauma may have outstripped the comedy of it.

From New York Times • Apr. 19, 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