CEFR B1

profession

noun

Meaning

A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

Examples

Teaching is a demanding but rewarding profession.
He has worked in the medical profession for over twenty years.

Synonyms: job, occupation, vocation, career

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profession (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /prəˈfeʃən/

Definition

A paid occupation, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.

Examples

Teaching is a demanding but rewarding profession.
He has worked in the medical profession for over twenty years.
Many young people are entering the IT profession.

How to Use profession

profession of faith (idiom): A public declaration of one's religious beliefs. — "He made a public profession of faith at the church service."

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