profession
the body of people in a learned occupation
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,482 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,856 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the body of people in a learned occupation the news spread rapidly through the medical professionthey formed a community of scientists
- an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)
- an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion also: professing a profession of disagreement
- affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith a profession of Christianity
profession in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The profession is only open to millionnaires.
Punch — Volume 101, November 7, 1891 · Various · Chapter 1
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He had scarcely any means outside his profession.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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The Huberts were simple in their profession of faith.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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I gathered he was a friend of hers--connected with the profession.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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In this he had to help him not only the fowlers by profession, but also his attendants, who excelled in this art.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1