professional (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “professional”

1. showing the skill and experience of someone trained
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   His professional performance earned him a standing ovation.
2. relating to a profession
   Her professional experience impressed her colleagues.
3. done for payment rather than as a hobby
   She turned her love for photography into a professional career.

noun “professional”

1. a person who is qualified in a profession
   She consulted with a medical professional to discuss her treatment options.
2. a person who is paid to participate in a sport or activity rather than as an amateur
   After years of playing tennis for fun, she became a professional and joined the tour.
3. (euphemistic) a prostitute
   He didn't realize she was a professional until she asked for payment.