profession

Meanings

• noun

  A paid occupation, especially one that involves considerable training or skill.

  - "He is a surgeon by profession."
  - "Nursing is a noble profession."
  - "What is your profession?"

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Pronunciation

1. /pɹəˈfɛʃən/
   
   
   
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2. /pɹəˈfɛʃən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with profession
confession , obsession , session

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Variants

List of all variants of profession that leads to same result
profession , professions , the (world's) oldest profession , the oldest profession , the world's oldest profession

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin word 'professio' meaning 'declaration' or 'confession'. In the Middle Ages, a 'profession' referred to a public declaration of one's occupation or trade.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The shortest profession name in the English language is 'Brewer'.

2. The longest profession name in the English language is 'Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis', which refers to a type of lung disease caused by inhaling very fine silica particles.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. occupation: A person's employment or means of making a living.

2. career: An organized sequence of employment opportunities. A person's profession is often considered a part of their career.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The profession holds a significant place in literature and art, with numerous novels, poems, and paintings depicting various aspects of professions. In music, many songs explore the themes of different professions.

How to Memorize "profession"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in their work attire, performing their duties.
   - Visualize the tools and equipment associated with the profession.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the profession with the skills required and the people who practice it.
   - Link the profession to the benefits it provides to society.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'JOBS' to remember the parts of a profession: Job, Occupation, Business, Skill.

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