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professional (adjective)

Relating to a job that requires special education or training. It also describes someone who behaves in a polite, skilled, and reliable way in a work environment.

💬 Example

"The doctor gave me some professional advice about my health."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a PRO who is FESSing (confessing) their skills. A PRO-FESS-IONAL is a pro who shows their skills at work.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
expert skilled qualified competent polished
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'professional' instead of 'professor'. → My professor at university is great.

Spelling it as 'profesional'. → She is a professional.

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