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PROFESSIONAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Professional.

How to pronounce professional:

US

Professional - as an adjective

Engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

Example: "The professional man or woman possesses distinctive qualifications"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonprofessional20

Of or relating to or suitable as a profession

Example: "Professional organizations"

Characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

Example: "Professional conduct"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unprofessional19

Of or relating to a profession

Example: "We need professional advice"

Professional - as a noun

An athlete who plays for pay

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pro5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
athlete10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
amateur9

An authority qualified to teach apprentices

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
master8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
authority15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Professional - as an adjective satellite

Engaged in by members of a profession

Example: "Professional occupations include medicine and the law and teaching"

Example Sentences

"She is a professional dancer."
"The company hired a professional photographer to take promotional photos."
"He showed great professional conduct during the meeting."
"I had a professional haircut at the salon."
"The football player is known for his professional attitude on and off the field."
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Word Game Points

Is PROFESSIONAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, professional is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PROFESSIONAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is PROFESSIONAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, professional is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PROFESSIONAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is PROFESSIONAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, professional is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PROFESSIONAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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