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  1. adjective Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people.
  2. adjective Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior.
  3. adjective Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer.
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  • Not one who would be tagged as “professional,” as she'd been in her Manhattan work days, though who in hell knew what a professional was anymore? —  EQMM,March-April2008
  • An amateur designed it, and a professional should be able to see it. —  ON: Digital+Marketing
  • One of the big differences between an amateur photographer and a professional is the ability to instantly see the 'whole' picture when taking a photograph and know how it will turn out, the result of training and experience. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • Seeking out help from friends or a professional is a good thing. —  [Help] Most Recent Posts
  • She has worked as a Web writer and journalist for three years, covering a variety of topics such as technology, government, and cyber security, since graduating from Sacramento State University with a BA in English-professional and creative writing. —  Ask Patty - Automotive Advice for Women
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