Associations to the word «Professionalism»

Wiktionary

PROFESSIONALISM, noun. The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
PROFESSIONALISM, noun. The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.

Dictionary definition

PROFESSIONALISM, noun. The expertness characteristic of a professional person.

Wise words

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