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

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 • Dec. 24, 2025

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