professional

[prəˈfeʃənl]

Definition:
1. A person engaged in one of the learned professions.
2. An athlete who plays for pay.
3. An authority qualified to teach apprentices.
4. Engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood.
5. Of or relating to or suitable as a profession.

Use 'professional' in a sentence:

1. In presenting a more professional image the party risks losing its individuality.
2. After he won the amateur championship he turned professional.
3. My professional training has taught me to look at things logically.
4. Always seek professional legal advice before entering into any agreement.
5. Her old professional skills shone through.
6. Shortages of professional staff are very severe in some places.
7. When you've got a crisis like this you need professional help — fast!
8. The tournament is open to both amateurs and professionals.
9. He won't cut it as a professional singer.
10. He has that je ne sais quoi that distinguishes a professional from an amateur.
11. The contributors are, for the most part, professional scientists.
12. She became a professional mezzo-soprano.
13. The best professional musicians start young.
14. His professional career spanned 16 years.
15. Natural-filled duvets must be dry-cleaned by a professional.
16. Personal ethics and professional ethics sometimes conflict.
17. People who used his service knew they were dealing with a first-rate professional.
18. They relied heavily on the advice of their professional advisers.
19. He seemed fond of her in a strictly professional way.
20. His professional career started at Colgate University.
21. She announced that she was going to turn professional.
22. He dealt with the problem in a highly professional way.
23. Testing patients without their consent would constitute a professional and legal offence.
24. They run it with a truly professional but personal touch.
25. The major factor in the decision to stay or to leave was usually professional.
26. She never realized her ambition of becoming a professional singer.
27. He maintained a professional demeanour throughout.
28. He is a model professional and an example to the younger boys.
29. If it's a legal matter you need to seek professional advice.
30. He decided to turn professional.
31. I've always kept my private and professional life separate.
32. They want to see more women take their place higher up the corporate or professional ladder.
33. He is one of this country's top professional sportsmen.
34. The standard of professional cricket has never been lower.
35. You owe it to yourself to get some professional help.
36. She began her professional career as a nursery school teacher.
37. Do you belong to any professional or trade associations?
38. It is a curious paradox that professional comedians often have unhappy personal lives.
39. These garments are intended for professional sports people.
40. Computer graphics will give your presentation the professional touch.
41. His informants were middle-class professional women.
42. Staff are encouraged to use the library for professional self-development.
43. Most of the people on the course were professional women.
44. This was clearly a job for a real professional.
45. He had been a professional since March 1985.