Profession

/pɹəfˈɛʃən/

/pɹəˈfɛʃən/

Profession

a paid job that requires a high level of education and training

synonyms : career

the collective body of people who work in a particular profession, such as the medical profession or teaching profession

an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

synonyms : professing

affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

Examples

1. He follows industry blogs and journals to keep up with trends in his profession.

2. His linguistic ability served him well in his chosen profession.

3. She argued that my profession and married life were at odds.

4. I wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed in school, but I still managed to find a profession I loved.