Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun Professional status, methods, character, or standards.
- noun The use of professional performers, as in athletics or in the arts.
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The characteristics, ideas, or methods of professional persons; that which savors of a professional, especially when so marked as to become objectionable or offensive: specifically used of athletic sports, etc., opposed to the methods or work of amateurs.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The following of a profession, sport, etc., as an occupation; -- opposed to
amateurism .
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun The
status ,methods ,character orstandards expected of aprofessional or of a professionalorganization , such asreliability ,discretion ,evenhandedness , andfair play . - noun The use of professionals rather than
amateurs in any sport etc.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the expertness characteristic of a professional person
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Examples
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I understand the term professionalism played a large part in the early stages of this fiasco, which is almost too shocking to be believed.
Monday Hangovers 2008
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I understand the term professionalism played a large part in the early stages of this fiasco, which is almost too shocking to be believed.
Monday Hangovers 2008
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I understand the term professionalism played a large part in the early stages of this fiasco, which is almost too shocking to be believed.
July 2008 2008
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In his studies on what he calls the professionalism of youth sports, Gould has found large numbers of overinvolved parents interfering with their childs development as an athlete or person.
Young Runners Marc Bloom 2009
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First, I think his professionalism is a thing that struck me very forcibly.
D-Day Dinner 1969
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Way to go guys, that's what I call professionalism!
Gowanus Lounge 2008
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Whether we shun someone professionally in the name of professionalism, in our religious institutions in the name of God, or in our own families in the name of pride, we lessen ourselves, our spirits and our humanity.
Janice Harper: A Reason (and Season) to Stop Shunning Janice Harper 2011
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Whether we shun someone professionally in the name of professionalism, in our religious institutions in the name of God, or in our own families in the name of pride, we lessen ourselves, our spirits and our humanity.
Janice Harper: A Reason (and Season) to Stop Shunning Janice Harper 2011
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His clear edge in professionalism and guitar heroics combine with his visual appeal and occasionally mesmerizing vocals for a triumphant come-from-behind victory.
Idol Meter final four: Which singer can out-sparkle Crystal? 2010
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His left-field defense has improved to the point of adequacy, his professionalism is valued highly and, entering his age 32 season, he is in the midst of his prime.
Josh Willingham hopes to bypass free agency, stay with the Nationals Adam Kilgore 2010
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