profession · n
profession (PEOPLE)
B2 the people who do a type of work considered as a group
Dictionary examples:
The medical profession has expressed concern about the new drug. (37.9)
profession (WORK)
B1 a type of work that needs special training or education
Dictionary examples:
I chose the profession of a librarian. Shh! Don't tell anyone. (0.0)
Being a professional chocolate taster sounds sweet, but it's a serious profession! (0.0)
His profession? Professional pillow tester. He sleeps on the job, literally! (0.0)
What's your profession? (18.2)
He's a doctor by profession. (19.6)
The report notes that forty per cent of lawyers entering the profession are women. (38.1)