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professionalisms

professionalisms is the plural of professionalism.

Meaning of professionalism

Noun

professionalism (usually uncountable, plural professionalisms)

  1. (usually) The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
    • […] all one can do is marvel at Ward-Prowse's fitness, professionalism and dedication to not only start week after week but also to get better. The man just goes on and on. That’s why he is Southampton’s very own Duracell Bunny.2021 April 10, Dan Sheldon, “Bleep tests, omelettes and car park ice baths: How James Ward-Prowse plays every single minute for Southampton”, in The Athletic, archived from the original on 23 Jul 2025
  2. (usually) The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.

Questions about professionalisms

What is professionalisms the plural of?
Professionalisms is the plural of professionalism.

Words near professionalisms in the dictionary

  1. professionalised
  2. professionalises
  3. professionalish
  4. professionalising
  5. professionalism
  6. professionalisms
  7. professionalist
  8. professionalists
  9. professionalities
  10. professionality
  11. professionalization

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