professions
professions is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, professions is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofprofessions
- A declaration of belief, faith or one's opinion, whether genuine or pretended.
Example: "Despite his continued professions of innocence, the court eventually sentenced him to five years."
- An occupation, trade, craft, or activity in which one has a professed expertise in a particular area; a job, especially one requiring a high level of skill or training.
Example: "My father was a barrister by profession."
- The practitioners of such an occupation collectively.
Example: "His conduct is against the established practices of the legal profession."
- A promise or vow made on entering a religious order.
Example: "She died only a few years after her profession."
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