One entry found for profession.

Main Entry: pro·fes·sion
Pronunciation: pr-fesh-n
Function: noun
1 : the act of taking the vows of a religious community
2 : a public declaring or claiming (as of a belief, faith, or opinion)
3 a : an occupation (as medicine, law, or teaching) that requires specialized knowledge and often advanced education b : a principal occupation or employment c : the people working in a profession <a law supported by the legal profession>