professionalism
IPA: prʌfˈɛʃʌnʌɫɪzʌm
noun
- The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
- The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.
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Examples of "professionalism" in Sentences
- Way to go guys, that's what I call professionalism!
- First, I think his professionalism is a thing that struck me very forcibly.
- I understand the term professionalism played a large part in the early stages of this fiasco, which is almost too shocking to be believed.
- His clear edge in professionalism and guitar heroics combine with his visual appeal and occasionally mesmerizing vocals for a triumphant come-from-behind victory.
- His left-field defense has improved to the point of adequacy, his professionalism is valued highly and, entering his age 32 season, he is in the midst of his prime.
- In his studies on what he calls the professionalism of youth sports, Gould has found large numbers of overinvolved parents interfering with their childs development as an athlete or person.
- Whether we shun someone professionally in the name of professionalism, in our religious institutions in the name of God, or in our own families in the name of pride, we lessen ourselves, our spirits and our humanity.
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