profession (n.)

  1. the body of people in a learned occupation; the news spread rapidly through the medical profession; they formed a community of scientists'

  2. an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences)

  3. an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion; a profession of disagreement

    [ Syn: professing ]

  4. affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith; a profession of Christianity'

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