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

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 • Nov. 26, 2023

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

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2023

Providing financial help was part of an agreement announced in 2020 for the growth and professionalization of female soccer; goals included establishing a national under-17 championship and increasing the number of female players.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 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