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professionalism

professionalism

51 4.2
Skill, calm behaviour, and good manners at work
  • noun
  • /prəˈfɛʃənəlɪzəm/
translation icon : profesionalismo
  • The team demonstrated exceptional professionalism during the project, ensuring everything was completed on time.
  • lack of professionalism
  • level of professionalism
  • increase in professionalism

But I thought maybe I should up the professionalism on this channel.

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Examples

  • Yet the DPP also showed more professionalism in this election than in the past.

    Academic text (1992)
  • This government will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.

  • But I thought maybe I should up the professionalism on this channel.

  • Okay, I appreciate your professionalism.

  • I think caring is a part of professionalism in any job.

    Academic text (2008)
  • I was always struck by its great sense of professionalism and cooperation.

  • Inclusion of caring as a part of professionalism is critically important, considering the current teacher education trend.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The implementation of a paraprofessional department contributed to the level of professionalism and pride among all paraprofessionals.

    Academic text (2011)
  • It's my client's position that Mr. Burton violated the professionalism clause of his contract, which is why he was terminated.

  • I appreciate the high level of professionalism in your work and how you handle client relations.

Synonyms

professional finesse
vsprofessionalism
6.1

A high level of skill and careful style in professional work

includes competence and proper conduct as well as skill

Antonyms

Behavior at work that does not meet expected job standards

How Professional

excellence
150 3.2
expertise
302 4.9
professionalism
51 4.2
competence
69 4.1
incompetence
92 4.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

professionalism = professional (transparent) = profession + al + ism

The adjective 'professional' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ism' yields a standard abstract noun meaning the quality or practice associated with professionals.

Etymology

Professionalism comes from professional and profession, words that mean a person's 'job' or trained 'skill', and you can see the same idea in professor. So professionalism is the skill and proper behaviour expected of someone in their job.