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Synonyms & Antonyms of profession
1
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
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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- calling,
- employment,
- game,
- lay,
- line,
- occupation,
- trade,
- vocation,
- work
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The first known use of profession was in the 13th century
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