professionally
/professionally/
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a way that relates to or is characteristic of a profession or a professional person: Performing an activity with the skill, competence, or standards expected of a paid specialist.
- As a paid occupation; not as an amateur: Engaging in an activity for financial gain or as a primary career, rather than as a hobby.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- She handled the client's complaint very professionally. (She dealt with the complaint in a skilled, calm, and businesslike manner.)
- He is a musician who performs professionally. (He performs music as his paid job, not just for fun.)
- The report was written and formatted professionally. (The report was prepared with a high standard of quality and expertise.)
Advanced Usage
- "to act professionally": to behave according to the ethical and competent standards of a particular profession.
- Even under pressure, it is important to act professionally.
- "to be professionally qualified": to have the official certifications or training required for a specific profession.
- You need to be professionally qualified to practice law.
Variants and Related Words
- Professional (adj): of, relating to, or characteristic of a profession.
- She has a very professional attitude.
- Professional (n): a person engaged in a specified activity as a paid occupation.
- He is a healthcare professional.
- Professionalism (n): the competence or skill expected of a professional.
- Her professionalism impressed everyone.
Synonyms
- Expertly: with great skill or knowledge.
- Competently: in an efficient and capable way.
- Skillfully: with expertise or dexterity.
Antonyms
- Amateurishly: in a way that is not skillful or expert.
- Unprofessionally: in a manner not conforming to professional standards.
Related Phrases
- Professionally speaking: from the perspective of a professional in a particular field.
- Professionally speaking, this design has several flaws.
- To take something professionally: to treat a comment or action as a serious business matter, not a personal one.
- You must learn not to take criticism professionally. (Note: This is a less common but valid usage, often contrasted with "personally.")
Adverb
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in a professional manner
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professionally trained staff
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