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adjective

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as in technical
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge Many of the applicants lacked the professional experience the job required. She had always dreamed of becoming a professional boxer.

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as in civil
in a serious and polite manner She found his presentation informative and his delivery quite professional. Employees were expected to act in a professional manner when dealing with potential customers.

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noun

as in specialist
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field If you want the job done right, you really should hire a professional.

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“Professional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/professional. Accessed 29 Nov. 2022.

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