professionalism

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It sounds like a cost-effective solution and their professionalism is admirable.

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  1. noun Professional status, methods, character, or standards.
  2. noun The use of professional performers, as in athletics or in the arts.

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  • I like the professionalism, the method and the products are great. —  My Thoughtful Spot
  • She credited McCallum for her professionalism, and the passengers for remaining level-headed.
  • Their confident professionalism is admirable, but would benefit from more passion. —  DVD Verdict
  • It was made with care and professionalism, and Radford never indulges in flashy set-pieces or Hollywood histrionics. —  DVD Verdict
  • While principals and teachers reported that coaches added to their knowledge and professionalism, the study found that they had a positive impact on achievement in just two of the four cohorts of students tested between 2003 and 2006, as measured by scores on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, or FCAT. —  Education Week American Education News Site of Record
 

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/prəˈfɛʃənəlɪzm/
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