Etymology

professionalization

Today it means: The act or process of professionalizing, or becoming professional. Full definition →

First used 20th c.English professionalize
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  1. Englishprofessional
  2. Englishprofessionalize
  3. English todayprofessionalization

From professionalize + -ation.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. The act or process of professionalizing, or becoming professional.

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