profession

noun

prə-ˈfe-shən How to pronounce profession (audio)
Definition of professionnext
1
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something the weekly profession of faith by the members of the congregation

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2
as in vocation
the activity by which one regularly makes a living a gifted communicator, he was very good at his chosen profession: teaching

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Recent Examples of profession Its graduate and health-profession loans offer a 9-month grace period, compared with the six months that's more common among private lenders. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 The current credit ecosystem arose in the mid-19th century, as science emerged as a profession alongside the rise of the modern scientific journal. — Jeffrey S. Flier, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026 There are certain professions in movies, and then there’s other things that just aren’t. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Oct. 2026 Variable pay is also prevalent among professions often associated with a stable income including public school teachers, police officers, and medical doctors. — Harvard Business Review, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for profession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for profession
  1. declaration
  2. vocation
  3. assertion
  4. occupation
  5. insistence
  6. work
  7. claim
  8. employment
Noun
  • The investigation continues and there has been no declaration by authorities that Andrew is clear of suspicion or anything remotely similar.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Aubry, whom Berry shares with ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, spoke against her former stepfather Martinez and in support of her mother in a declaration filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of declaration
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  • Having taken the gig to make some cash, Oakley emerged with a vocation as a filmmaker.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • His is a vocation to un-forgetting, to recording the memories of tomorrow’s yesterday.
    — Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocation
Noun
  • Speaking to Fox News Digital, Kravetz dismissed assertions that her group relies on DSA tactics, emphasizing that CVPE supporters span the political spectrum.
    — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Multiple individuals within the world of independent film backed up Skolnick’s assertions about his reputation and the wider industry to IndieWire.
    — Adam B. Vary, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of assertion
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  • Depending on the record, that can include your name, mailing address, employer, occupation, donation amount and the political committee that received your money.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026
  • In fact, the researchers found churn across occupations has continued along pre-AI trends.
    — Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of occupation
Noun
  • But the insistence on projecting calm is starting to backfire.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Despite his insistence on stability, Towriss evidently disagreed.
    — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of insistence
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  • Her most recent work, Elegies (2023), a documentary about Hong Kong poetry, opened Hong Kong International Film Festival and was nominated for the Golden Horse Awards.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
  • While her work regularly brings her into close proximity with children, Uta has little interest in starting a family of her own.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • The claim that Ukraine has halted its strikes on energy sites could not be independently verified, but neither Russian officials nor media have reported Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries since the energy truce was announced.
    — HANNA ARHIROVA, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Gilbert shared a post to his Instagram story responding to the outcry from fans of the actor over the weekend, addressing claims that Danny is pro-ICE or supports Shapiro’s politics.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of claim
Noun
  • The event was put on in support of Southern California nonprofit Chrysalis, which helps individuals navigate obstacles on their path to meaningful employment.
    — Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Unemployment is low and signals full employment, while stock markets are at or near record highs.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of employment

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