profession
profession
a type of job
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profession with Russian translation
profession usage examples
Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.
He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.
Преподавание — это достойная профессия для многих людей.
Teaching is a rewarding profession for many people.
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profession belongs to the topic "Professions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
profession synonyms
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A formal term for a kind of work or professional activity, close to 'profession'.
Please state your occupation on the form.
A formal or somewhat old-fashioned word, often with the sense of a calling or long-term professional path.
Teaching felt like his true vocation.
A more general, often temporary term — a piece of work or position, not necessarily requiring long training.
He found a new job in the city.
Refers to the professional path or development over a lifetime; includes a sequence of jobs and experience.
She has built a successful career in finance.
Indicates a narrow area within a profession in which a person has particular skills.
Her medical specialty is paediatrics.
A specific post or role at work (a job title), not the general idea of a profession.
He applied for the manager position.
Emphasizes a personal calling or strong inner drive, not just a profession.
He felt a calling to work with disadvantaged children.
Often means a craft or skilled manual profession, associated with vocational training.
He learned a trade as a plumber.
Refers to a specific area of knowledge or practice within a profession, similar to 'specialty'.
Her specialization is international law.
A broad area of work or study; less personal than 'profession', more about the sector or discipline.
She works in the field of environmental science.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce profession and what this word means
profession means profession. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce profession
/prəˈfɛʃən/
profession translation
profession
profession examples
He decided to train in a new profession to change his career.
profession transcription
/prəˈfɛʃən/, /prəˈfɛʃən/
Questions about this word
profession meaning: what does it mean?
a type of job
profession pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
profession is pronounced as /prəˈfɛʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
profession definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He decided to train in a new profession to change his career. Translation: Он решил получить образование по новой профессии, чтобы сменить карьеру.
Is profession part of Professions vocabulary?
Yes, profession can be learned in the Professions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is profession part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, profession can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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