professionalism
noun/pɹəˈfɛʃənəˌlɪzəm/
Etymology From professional + -ism.
1
Usually The status, methods, character or standards expected of a professional or of a professional organization, such as reliability, discretion, evenhandedness, and fair play.
- […] all one can do is marvel at Ward-Prowse's fitness, professionalism and dedication to not only start week after week but also to get better. The man just goes on and on. That’s why he is Southampton’s very own Duracell Bunny.2021 April 10, Dan Sheldon, “Bleep tests, omelettes and car park ice baths: How James Ward-Prowse plays every single minute for Southampton”, in The Athletic, archived from the original on 23 Jul 2025:
2
Usually The use of professionals rather than amateurs in any sport etc.
- Synonyms
- professionality, professionalness, professionalship
- Derived terms
- interprofessionalism, nonprofessionalism, preprofessionalism
- Related terms
- profession, professional, professionalist, professionalization, -isation, professionalize, -ise → professionalizing, -ising, professionally