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 One former umpire, speaking on condition of anonymity to preserve relationships in the game, said many in his profession have long advocated for the foul pole to be at least 3 feet wide. — Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 The duo’s bond was irrevocably broken during Thomas’s formative years in large part due to Alfred’s deeply unstable and emotionally taxing profession. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026 In some professions, though, prospective employers see grade point averages as only one metric among many that can prepare a candidate for the workforce, according to Brian Myerholtz, the global head of talent acquisition at consultancy BCG. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026 Regardless, producers and execs alike believe broadcast TV is a place where viewers want to see relatable people and relatable stories, and the civilian cast does that, no matter their age or profession. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 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
  • Lake County is one of 22 counties in Indiana to issue an emergency declaration, which will help bring in additional state resources.
    — Laura Bannon, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said the county has exceeded the roughly $822,000 damage threshold needed for a county disaster declaration.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of declaration
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  • That vocation would ultimately be bookselling, with a specialization in travel books.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The Kennedy assassination all at once gave Martin a vocation and a network of pen pals and phone buddies; her monomania also provided her kids with an opportunity for experiential learning in a pre-digital era.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocation
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  • The Clippers’ assertion came after ESPN reported two key points regarding the NBA’s ongoing investigation into how Kawhi Leonard was compensated during his tenure with the team.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Culture Minister Isaac Tchiakpé rejected RSF’s assertion that the filmmakers had received authorization from his ministry to carry out the documentary shoot.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of assertion
Noun
  • Data on climbing salaries shows that a job that pays well at 25 may offer surprisingly little wage growth by 50, while another occupation with a more modest starting point can produce dramatic earnings such as the ones in the Coin Insider analysis.
    — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The French took control of Menorca from 1756 to 1763, and, as Juaneda tells me, Louis-François-Armand du Plessis, Duke de Richelieu, the commander of the French troops, organized a banquet to commemorate and celebrate the occupation of the island.
    — Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of occupation
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  • Shinkafi believes a combination of tax holidays, full repatriation of earnings and a non-insistence on part ownership in mining projects makes Nigeria’s mining laws friendly to investors.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Duke visited the hospital for testing at his friend’s insistence.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of insistence
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  • After all, the class was her sanctuary through a breakup, during feelings of inadequacy and when she was frustrated with work.
    — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The grant will pay for design and preconstruction work for the bridge in the Baker neighborhood.
    — Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of work
Noun
  • He was removed from the South Side church by an independent review board, and the archdiocese’s Office of Child Protection investigated the claims.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Asked to defend those claims on live TV, the candidate chose to talk ticket prices instead.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of claim
Noun
  • Meanwhile, a Goldman Sachs report indicates AI's impact on employment is currently limited, primarily affecting entry-level positions and specific sectors like call centers, showing slower job growth since 2022.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act, the 3Rs, would help those of us who set aside traditional employment for this work rebuild health coverage, careers and retirement.
    — Vanessa Chism, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of employment

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