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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
Synonyms for profession
- calling,
- employment,
- game,
- lay,
- line,
- occupation,
- trade,
- vocation,
- work
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 18 Sep. 2021.
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