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profession
This term carries a weight of prestige and formal certification that distinguishes it from a job or a trade. It implies a commitment to a code of ethics and a high level of expertise, often associated with a specific professional body or licensing board.
When used to describe a declaration, the word shifts from a career context to an emotional or spiritual one. It suggests a formal, outward expression of an internal state, often used in religious or romantic contexts where the statement is meant to be binding or official.
Countable when referring to specific career fields like law or medicine. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being employed in a specialized vocation.
Meanings
A paid occupation, especially one that requires specialized training or a degree.
He entered the medical profession after years of study.
A public declaration or acknowledgment of a belief or feeling.
The politician made a profession of faith during the rally.
Examples
What is your profession?
Teaching is a noble profession.
He changed his profession.
She chose the legal profession.
I want a stable profession.
He is new to the profession.
The doctor is respected in his profession.
She made a profession of her love.
The detective questioned the man about his profession.
He maintained a professional demeanor throughout the crisis.
The monk made a solemn profession of poverty.
I must apologize for my lack of profession.