professional

professional
/prə'feʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ adjective
1. referring to one of the professions
The accountant sent in his bill for professional services.
We had to ask our lawyer for professional advice on the contract.
The professional institute awards diplomas.
professional man, professional woman a man or woman who works in one of the professions (such as a lawyer, doctor or accountant)
2. doing work for money
a professional tennis player
he is a professional troubleshooter he makes his living by helping companies to sort out their problems

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