professional

/pɹəfˈɛʃənə‍l/

/pɹəˈfɛʃənəɫ/

professional

doing an activity as a job and not just for fun

of or relating to or suitable as a profession

characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

relating to or belonging to a profession

engaged in by members of a profession

Professional

a person engaged in one of the learned professions

an authority qualified to teach apprentices

synonyms : master

an athlete who plays for pay

synonyms : pro

antonyms : amateur

Examples

1. During the economic boom, many professionals were landing plum jobs with attractive benefits.

2. The employees at the hotel wear a professional uniform.

3. Professional diving can be quite dangerous.

4. I attend a professional conference yearly.