professional
профессиональный
work-appropriate
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professional belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Emphasizes practical ability or training rather than formal professional status.
We need a skilled technician to fix the software.
Focuses on length or breadth of experience rather than formal qualification or innate skill.
She's an experienced project manager.
Highlights formal credentials, certification, or meeting required standards rather than general professionalism.
Only qualified electricians may perform this work.
Stronger than 'professional'; implies top-level knowledge or authority in a specific field.
She is an expert in employment law.
Describes an efficient, no-nonsense manner appropriate for business settings rather than professional training.
He took a businesslike approach to the interview.
Suggests smoothness, refinement, or well-rehearsed performance rather than the neutral idea of being a professional.
Her polished answers impressed the hiring panel.
Specifies suitability for the workplace (dress/behaviour); narrower and more prescriptive than 'professional'.
Choose workplace-appropriate shoes for the office tour.
What’s the difference
How is professional different from related words?
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В чем разница в английском между able, capable, qualified и competent
Able — просто «может»; capable — справится со сложным; qualified — подходит по требованиям; competent — делает работу нормально.
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.
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Questions about this word
professional meaning: what does it mean?
work-appropriate
professional pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
professional is pronounced as /prəˈfɛʃən(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
professional definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Keep a professional tone in your email to the employer. Translation: Сохраняйте профессиональный тон в письме работодателю.
Is professional part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?
Yes, professional (профессиональный) can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is professional part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, professional (профессиональный) 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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