English dictionary

profession

/pr/@/'f/E//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the body of people in a learned occupation

noun.group

Examples
The news spread rapidly through the medical profession.

Source: WordNet 3.0
an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion

noun.communication

Examples
A profession of disagreement.

Synonyms professing

Source: WordNet 3.0
affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

noun.communication

Examples
A profession of Christianity.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of professing or claiming; open declaration; public avowal or acknowledgment; as, <i>professions</i> of friendship; a <i>profession</i> of faith.

noun

Source: webster1913