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| − | A [[profession]] is a job that involves specialised knowledge and training and which has a stated or implied code of conduct. The word profession comes from profess, which is to take a vow. It is considered that a professional person has a greater standard of ethics than that expected in a more common job. | + | A '''profession''' is a [[job]] that involves specialised knowledge and training and which has a stated or implied code of conduct. The word profession comes from "profess", which is to take a [[vow]]. It is considered that a professional person has a greater [[standard of ethics]] than that expected in a more common job. |
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| − | Doctors, lawyers , and teachers are all considered professionals. | + | Doctors, lawyers, and teachers are all considered professionals. |
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| − | The term may be used to indicate a person who is highly skilled at a specific job, like plumber or carpet cleaner. | + | The term may be used to indicate a person who is highly skilled at a specific job, like a plumber or carpet cleaner. |
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| | + | ==See also== |
| | + | [[:Category:Professions|List of professions]] |
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| − | [[category:dictionary]] | + | [[category:Employment]] |