- a person who does a job that needs special training and a high level of education
- You need a professional to sort out your finances.
- Our officers are all highly trained professionals.
Extra Examples- The survey should be performed by an independent professional.
- a manageable read for busy professionals
- highly educated and skilled professionals
- workshops led by industry professionals from around the US
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- consummate
- dedicated
- certified
- …
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- (also informal pro)a person who does a sport or other activity as a paid job rather than as a hobby
- a top golf professional
- an actor revered by his fellow professionals
- This is her first tournament victory in five years as a professional.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- consummate
- dedicated
- certified
- …
- (also informal pro)a person who has a lot of skill and experience
- This was clearly a job for a real professional.
- She's a consummate professional.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- consummate
- dedicated
- certified
- …
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