professionalize

verb — 2 senses

professionalize

verb

Etymology From professional + -ize.

1

To make something professional.

2

To advance an occupation to the level of a profession.

Antonyms
deprofessionalize, unprofessionalize
Derived terms
professionalizer, reprofessionalize
Related terms
professionalization

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