professional
профессиональный
work-appropriate
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professional with Russian translation
professional usage examples
Keep a professional tone in your email to the employer.
Сохраняйте профессиональный тон в письме работодателю.
She gave a professional answer to the interview question.
Она дала профессиональный ответ на вопрос собеседования.
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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.
professional synonyms
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Тот же смысл — относящийся к профессии или выполненный на профессиональном уровне.
She gives a professional presentation every time.
Разговорное сокращение; чаще о человеке, очень умелом или занимающемся профессией.
He's a pro at interviewing candidates.
Подчеркивает наличие умений и навыков; не обязательно подразумевает формальную профессию.
We need a skilled technician to fix the software.
Указывает на наличие практического опыта (любой длительности), но не обязательно на высокий уровень мастерства.
She's an experienced project manager.
Означает наличие формальных квалификаций или сертификатов; не всегда совпадает с высоким мастерством.
Only qualified electricians may perform this work.
Более сильное слово — указывает на высокий уровень знаний или мастерства в узкой области.
She is an expert in employment law.
Описывает деловое, рациональное поведение или подход; не обязательно указывает на квалификацию.
He took a businesslike approach to the interview.
Подразумевает отточенные манеры или презентацию — выгладившийся, профессионально подготовленный вид.
Her polished answers impressed the hiring panel.
Описывает одежду или поведение, подходящие для рабочего места; более узко и описательно, чем 'профессиональный'.
Choose workplace-appropriate shoes for the office tour.
What’s the difference
How is professional different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.

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
What does professional mean?
work-appropriate
How do you pronounce professional?
professional is pronounced as /prəˈfɛʃən(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is professional 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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